"accutane is the answer. i took accutane when i was 18. i had suffered with extremely severe acne since i was 11. accutane was a miracle. it completely cleared my skin within 4 months with minimal side affects. i did have dry skin and pretty chapped lips for 4 months but for clear skin, it was a price i was willing to pay. think carefully before taking this medicine due to the severe side effects that some people experience, but for me it was 100% worth it. i am now 21 and have had clear skin ever since. i can remember reading about accutane before taking it and hoping it would be the solution i had been praying for. to this day, i am very grateful for the impact it has had on my life. i would give it a chance!"