I'm about to go on accutane but I'm starting to have second thoughts.....I've used tons of topical treatments over the past 2 years (Dan's Regimen, Pro-Activ, etc--mostly BP treatments) and none of them worked....however, I haven't really used any of the prescription stuff that my derm gives me because I give up after about a week. Does any of it actually work? (Differin, Retin-A, Benzamycin, etc)

I REALLY want to be 100% clear, not just "a little better", but I also don't want an initial breakout on accutane.

I have been using Benzamycin for 4 months now, and i love it. I have my bad days still but most days i am totally clear. I hade mild acne though...with the occasional cyst. When i first started it i didnt think it was working, and i would get so frustrated, i went back to my doctor on numerous occasions and he convinced me to keep using it, and im glad he did. My current regimen goes like this 1) Wash with Cetaphil mixed with Baking Soda 2) Jojoba Oil 3) Benzamycin

It has taken a long time (4 months) to start working really well...but worth it in the end.

Good luck!
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