"i started getting spots when i was about 12 and it was pretty bad acne by around 15. i went on the pill and probably every type of antibiotic which each worked but only for a limited time. at 23 i realised the only thing left was accutane. nhs was slow so i went private (1 appointment - &pound;120) and the dermatologist prescribed me 4 months of 40 mg/day (i only weigh around 100 pounds). best thing i ever did. only side effects i noticed were dry lips - i recommend aquaphor - and dry inside of my nose. 100% worth it and my skin is amazing and spot free now! i&#039;ve just come off the medication so fingers crossed it lasts a long time. very happy, i definitely recommend."