"i have had acne since i was 13.  it has severely affected my life and has always given me zero confidence.  i am now 57 and have tried every antibiotic, facial treatments, creams, washes that are out there.  finally i went to a dermatologist that actually heard me and how upset i was and put me on claravis. 
the first three weeks the medication is pushing everything out of your pores - so you do have to go through that.  after the third week my skin became entirely clear!  i was amazed and sooo happy.  it has stayed clear ever since and i am one month off of it - i was on it for 5 months. the only side effect i had was extremely dry lips, nosebleeds and dry skin. it has changed my life!  wish someone had put me on it when i was 15.  try it!"