Thinking Of Accutane? Think Again.
Accutane is often seen as the “chemotherapy of acne treatments”—a powerful option with significant physical and psychological side effects. While it can be effective, it comes with intense challenges: birth control requirements, potential relapses, and discouraging side effects that can make the idea of starting Accutane feel questionable.
If you’ve been considering Accutane as your final attempt to manage severe acne, you are not alone. Many of us have also felt like a depressed version of ourselves, who are socially isolated because of persistent and painful acne. The struggle to find a solution that truly works can feel like a never ending journey.
Are you fed up feeling trapped in a cycle of breakouts that drain your confidence and leave you hiding from your social calendar? Like us, you’ve probably Googled every possible concern in search of THE solution. Questions like, “Is Accutane the only cure for acne? *Cue a pop-up, super vague answer, and 10 sponsored ads.* Been there, done that.
Am I An Accutane Candidate?
Accutane, known scientifically as Isotretinoin, is often prescribed for individuals suffering from severe acne that hasn't responded to other treatments. This includes nodular or cystic acne, which can be particularly painful and damaging to the skin. Dermatologists recommend Accutane as a last-resort option when other methods have failed to provide relief.
How Does It Work?
Understanding the mechanism of Isotretinoin helps clarify why it's such a potent treatment:
Drying of Mucous Membranes
Isotretinoin significantly reduces the amount of oil produced by the body, cutting off the supply acne-causing bacteria thrive on. Minimized oil production means fewer opportunities for pores to become clogged, reducing breakouts from forming immediately.
Shrinkage of Sebaceous Glands
The drug also causes the sebaceous glands to shrink in size over time. This shrinkage not only reduces oil production but also helps maintain these lower levels of sebum, preventing future acne from forming.
Normalization of Skin Cell Shedding
Accutane helps normalize the way skin cells shed for those of us with excessive cell shedding within our hair follicles. This cell regulation prevents pores from clogging and forming acne lesions.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Isotretinoin has powerful anti-inflammatory effects, which help reduce the redness and swelling associated with severe acne.
Reduction of Bacteria
By reducing sebum and normalizing skin shedding, the environment of one’s skin becomes less hospitable to acne-causing bacteria. This means fewer bacteria to cause breakouts and a healthier skin environment overall.
What You Need To Know
Accutane has been a go-to solution for stubborn acne since it got the green light from the FDA in the early 1980s. It's been a lifesaver for countless individuals dealing with tough breakouts.
The Best Part:
Effective for Severe Acne: Accutane is often effective where other treatments have failed.
Long-Term Remission: Accutane often provides long-term relief from acne, with many patients remaining acne-free for years after treatment. However, despite initial success, some patients may experience a return of acne months or years after completing treatment.
Reduction in Scarring: By preventing severe breakouts, Accutane can reduce the risk of acne scarring. However, it does not play a role in healing acne scars.
Reduces Inflammation: Accutane reduces swelling of acne lesions, helping to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with severe breakouts.
The Worst Part:
Severe Side Effects: Dry skin, chapped lips, and more serious health risks, including brain pressure, liver failure, and potential allergic reactions.
Strict Regulations: Patients must adhere to the iPLEDGE program, ensuring they understand and commit to its requirements. Accutane can cause severe birth defects, making it critical for women of childbearing age to adhere to strict contraceptive measures.
Psychological Impact: The potential side effects on mental health, including depression and anxiety, can be significant.
Lifestyle Adjustments: The strict regulations around the medication, such as the requirement for monthly pregnancy tests for women and the necessity of avoiding certain supplements and medications, can be burdensome and deterring.
Let’s Compare: Accutane Vs. AviClear©
Accutane dries out all the mucus membranes in the body, which are vital for various bodily functions, hence why so many users experience severe side effects. The body is a miraculous system where all vital organs work meticulously in tandem to create synergistic harmony. Our skin reflects how synergistically these systems function together. Why treat your whole body with harsh medication when you can target the problem locally with no side effects?
AviClear© is a clear choice over Accutane because it localizes the shrinkage of sebaceous glands to where it’s needed without impacting the body’s vital organs and systems. Don’t be afraid of the word "laser." Although it may sound intense, this innovative treatment is effortless and safe. AviClear© acne treatment is precise and minimally invasive.
A New Way To Shrink Sebaceous Glands
You may want to reconsider your options before falling into the trap of Accutane treatment. As previously mentioned, this medication was developed in the 1980s, that’s almost 40 years ago! The idea behind the mechanism of how the medication functions in the body was innovative at that time. However, as technology has improved, so have our options for treating acne.
From Breakouts to Breakthroughs
Introducing AviClear©! We've got something revolutionary to share. This incredible technology will surely surprise you and is soon to become the most coveted acne treatment on the market for someone suffering from moderate to severe acne. With the power of laser light technology, AviClear© targets and suppresses sebaceous glands, eliminating acne at the source without side effects. And the best part? No prescription medications are required.
Exploring Safer Solutions
Non-Invasive Treatment
AviClear© uses laser light to target sebaceous glands directly, penetrating the skin to shrink the glands without damaging surrounding tissues.
Cool Touch Technology
This feature ensures that the treatment is comfortable by cooling the skin during the procedure, reducing discomfort and inflammation, and making the experience as pleasant as possible.
No Prescriptions
Avoid the harsh side effects of oral medications. AviClear© treatments are recommended to be paired with a solid skincare regimen but you can skip the line at the pharmacy and the unwanted side effects. Oral medications affect all of our major internal systems. AviClear© may cause minimal redness directly after treatment on-site, but that’s the extent of side effects to be wary of. IDK about you, but I’ll take 24 hours allowing my face to reacclimate over 4 months of dry skin, migraines, and potential depression.
No Regulatory Program
Unlike Accutane, AviClear© does not require enrollment in the iPLEDGE program. If a medication is so strong that patients need to be monitored for potential pregnancies, that alone is a red flag in our books. Although we do not recommend AviClear© treatments while knowingly pregnant, we will not pry into your personal reproductive life, and require contraceptives.
Quick & Convenient
Sessions are short, with minimal downtime and commitment. Three, 30-minute sessions for clearer, more radiant skin. Compare this to the typical Accutane treatment regimen, which can last 15-20 weeks, requiring monthly doctor visits and blood tests taken regularly.
Long-Lasting Results
AviClear© permanently reduces acne by targeting its source safely and effectively. While Accutane offers long-term remission for many, some patients experience relapse. AviClear©, by directly targeting the sebaceous glands, provides a more reliable reduction in acne with a lower chance of relapse.
Be Bold, Be Brave!
By considering all these factors, it becomes clear that AviClear© offers a contemporary, effective, and safer alternative to Accutane. Why endure the extensive side effects and strict regulations when a precise, localized treatment can provide the clear skin you've been dreaming of?
Don’t let acne control you or your life any longer. If you’ve been hiding out with acne, don’t allow Accutane to keep you hiding in the dark with an archaic recovery. Allow AviClear© to shower you with light so you can glow up! What do you have to lose?
Explore a modern solution with AviClear© and take the first step toward pimple-free, healthy skin. You know what they say, “Nothing changes unless something changes.”