"going on isotretinoin is a hard choice&mdash;there is the possibility of rare but seriously harmful side effects. but acne was affecting my life and social outings severely. fortunately, the only side effect i&#039;ve experienced is extremely chapped lips/skin, besides purging at the start. one day without some sort of lip ointment (i recommend the godsend known as aquaphor) and your lips are flakier than a croissant. 

on my 5th month now and my skin looks amazing (i have no bumps/pustules, just some hyperpigmented spots). even though there&rsquo;s still time for things to go south, i just wanted to chime in my positive experience. for me, it has been 110% worth it. all i can say is don&rsquo;t feel pressured into taking isotretinoin, but you shouldn&rsquo;t be afraid to try it."