[Hildy]

This is NOT a drug for women with a few pimples. This is a drug of last resort for people with intense, face-altering acne. It's not a joke.

[Calpernia]

Did you read my full post? I said I was part of the DRA of HLR. I know the entire history of the condition, drug and affects. Don't you dare accuse me of implying it as a joke. The data I've reviewed is NO JOKE. Watch your tone Hildy. I didn't refer to anything funny. The birth defects of the children from HLRs Puerto Rican Labs was no joke. Acne goes away!

[grimalkin]

You're absolutely right. A friend of mine had terrible, disfiguring cystic acne and Accutane was the only thing that worked. Her dermatologist had her try several drugs (none of which had any effect) before approving an Accutane prescription. It should not be withheld from those who need it.

The cysts she had previously has left her permanently scarred and there isn't much that can be done about it. Laser surgery is simply not enough. At least there won't be further damage to her skin at this point.