During my sophomore year in college, I was placed on Accutane (Isotretinoin) for the treatment of what I believed to be severe, scarring acne. How severe it was is debatable, most people told me it was mild, but I convinced my mom to take me to the dermatologist to see what could be done. By this […]
Accutane, Depression and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
The Beginning of the End I started Accutane during my first quarter of college. It was a last-ditch attempt to rectify my skin problems. I remember walking into the dermatologist’s office vividly and I met this amazing medical assistant. She seemed to be the first person I had ever met who knew what I was […]