@Judi I believe you mean Accutane, not “accurate.”
Accutane can also cause severe depression and thoughts of suicide. A mental health evaluation is usually required before beginning to take the medication. Here is a list of all the side effects, common and rare. Pretty scary. It should only be used on severe acne.
I had acne as a teen but having dry skin as well kept me from being able to use any strong medications. Everything my dermatologist tried would make my face flaky and gross. So, nothing really worked for me. I just had to let it take its course. I still have some issues, but it’s not as bad as it once was. Though, I went off birth control for awhile and broke out like crazy, even on my back where I never had acne as a teen. Now I’m terrified of going off of it when my husband and I try to have kids.
I know a few people that say Proactive worked wonders for them. It didn’t do a thing for my niece.
So, do they work? It varies from person to person.