'Should I go on Accutane, Meg?' 'What are your thoughts on Accutane?' These are two of the most frequently asked questions you ask me...

In the first year following an acne diagnosis, patients have a 63% increased risk of developing depression (compared to patients who do...

I was about 12 years old when I developed acne, I was given multiple different topical gels, creams, along with antibiotics, the birth control pill and even offered Accutane (although I never went on Accutane/Isotretinoin). I spent over 10+ years on the birth control pill (I tried Dianette and Yasmin) which kept my skin 'under control' for the most part but I always had some active acne along with scarring and inflammation on my face. ​ When I was age 25 (over 6 years ago), I