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Old 02-03-2014, 07:25 PM   #80
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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin View Post
Street Pharm, doesn't it make sense for teenagers simply to see if the acne runs its course and then only resort to accutane if it is still an issue into their 20s. Seems like a big risk for teenagers given how harmful it can be. I would think acne does eventually go away for the majority of teens. I know it causes a lot of psychological scar issue, but still...
Acne, especially if severe, can lead to serious psychological issues in those who suffer from it. Nodulocystic acne in particular (for which Accutane is used primarily) can lead to horrible scarring which in many cases can be permanent.
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