Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful medication that is approved for people with severe acne that is non-responsive to other treatments. It is the most effective medication on the market for acne, but also comes with a worrying list of side effects, some of which can be lifelong. Hey Sarah! I'm sorry to hear about all the side effects that accutane is causing you. However, this is all normal. The first time I was prescribed accutane, my skin cracked all over, I had to take lotion to school to apply to my skin. CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS. Accutane must not be used by female patients who are or may become pregnant. There is an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result if pregnancy occurs while taking Accutane in any amount, even for short periods of time. Most adult patients with hormonal acne can achieve clearance with a 5-8 month course of Accutane, but in my experience most patients relapse within the first year. CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS. Accutane (isotretinoin) must not be used by female patients who are or may become pregnant. There is an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result if pregnancy occurs while taking Accutane (isotretinoin) in any amount, even for short periods of time. Accutane (isotretinoin) has a long history of controversy over birth defects, depression and suicide, and other serious medical problems. Azelaic Acid, a.k.a “The Unsung Hero.” The equivalent of that really cool kid in school no one knows about. One google search and you’ll quickly learn this ingredient doesn’t get the love it deserves. Personalized, quality suggestions from Doctors: Dr. Andrew delves into symptom relief, explaining what Benadryl is and how it works. Beating cancer takes more than medicine. That’s why we do much more than breakthrough research. We also o er free rides to chemo, a live 24/7 helpline, and free lodging near hospitals for people dealing with every type of cancer. We’re attacking from every angle. Dear acne, you suck. Seriously, we thought the breakouts would be over soon after AP Calculus. But it’s actually something that affects women and men in their 20s and 30s, and even well past.