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I have had sever acne my whole life. It was cystic and aggressive. I've tried birth controls and topical solutions and nothing worked. I went on Zenatane for 6 months and I am acne free! It was a long 6 months. Everything on my body was dry, but it was worth it in the end. I'm so grateful.

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5 People found this comment helpful

Only took 3 doze (3days) First doze thirst immediately after taking it, muscle,joint

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/16/2017
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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UNFORTUNATELY....this mfg is discontinuing this one Absorica & Claravis were too strong & caused lots of nose bleeds whereas Zenatane did not.

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noresultsyet | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/12/2016
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 1.7
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In my 5th month of this drug and no improvement

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Queensgirl | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/12/2016
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I used Zenatane for 4 months. I seen some improvements after the first month. By month 4 my ance was completely gone.

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JPavilion | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/8/2016
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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18 year old male here. After the 2 weeks of using it they say you will have dry skin. Well that depends, after like 3-5 days of taking it i already started to have dry skin. Always carry a chapstick with you, and try not to scratch your skin, or if your skin starts to dry out moisturize it. Trust me it's all worth it at the end once the medication kicks in.

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tx92 | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2016
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 1.0
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Only took 3 doze (3days) First doze thirst immediately after taking it, muscle,joint

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YaBOI | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2016
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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Just have to get through the months with every part of your body being dry. Worth it thought in the long run.

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Yevonnemays | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/1/2016
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 1.0
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I've been on zenatane for 3 Weeks now I'm experiencing excited extremely dry lips almost raw with sandpaper feeling skin wonder how long this will take effect

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/16/2015
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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After years of oral and topical antibiotics, I was still battling acne. Continued flares were painful as well as unsightly. The first four weeks I did experience a lot of dryness and outbreaks. My dermatologist prescribed a steroid during this time period that helped with the transition. I am into my 4th month and experiencing much clearer skin and less dryness. So pleased to finally be getting some relief after having been plagued for a very long time!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/3/2015
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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My skin is sooooo dry! hopefully the end result is worth it!

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Stacia | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2014
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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Best thing I've ever tried! So glad my doctor put me on this! Acne is so embarrassing, Now I can see my beautiful skin!! :)

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2014
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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ashley3 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/8/2014
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 3.0
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This is my second round of Accutane and I began with 20mg Absorbica the first month, 40mg Absorbica the second month, and they have me on 60mg Zenatane currently in my third month. I was experiencing mild side effects from Absorbica, mainly just dry lips but when I began Zenatane my skin became very dry and fragile. I was itchy from my dry skin and when I would scratch myself I would feel a burning sensation following a couple seconds after I stopped scratching. I had no sunburn at this time but it was similar to the feeling of scratching sunburnt skin. My skin is flakey after scratching certain spots and none of my moisturizer seems to help. Has anyone else experienced symptoms similar while on Zenatane or any Isotretinoin treatment?Read More Read Less

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Ashley | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/10/2014
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had sever acne my whole life. It was cystic and aggressive. I've tried birth controls and topical solutions and nothing worked. I went on Zenatane for 6 months and I am acne free! It was a long 6 months. Everything on my body was dry, but it was worth it in the end. I'm so grateful.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/13/2013
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/12/2013
Condition: Severe Difficult to Treat Nodular Acne
Overall rating 3.0
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