Lady asked:


I have cystic acne, and my doctor told me that I should definitely try Accutane. The only issue is that my insurance doesn’t cover it and it would cost over $1000 a month. I’ve been using the Murad acne process and that’s been working well for me, but that doesn’t work for the cystic acne under the skin, only the blemishes on the top layer. Are there any other medications or products that have worked on cystic acne that you know of? Thank you times ten in advance.
I’m already using a topical treatment called Murad. It’s basically Proactive x10 so that really won’t help me. That doesn’t take care of acne under the skin, only on top.

Dot asked:


My sister recently started taking prescription acne medication which has really helped her skin and some of my friends have also used such meds in the past and they have clear skin.
I cant remember the name of my sister’s medication but someone has spoken of accutane and another one.
I remember looking up a couple and they had mentioned concerns or warnings regarding mental health issues.

Are there prescription acne medications that are fine for people who have been diagnosed with psychological problems (anxiety, depression, eating disorder)?

Thanks