Hmm... I know exactly how it feels. I'm turning 28 and I still have skin problems, one that is suppressed by medication. I currently have the scars. I've had acne since college days. Which means it has been 10 years or so. It indeed is tough to go through life with acne, and I believe it is much harder for a female to go through it as appearance means a lot to them.

From what you have written, it seems like you didn't even attempt to go through the entire Accutane course. It is the best proven medication for acne, it also has the worst side effects. It is therefore up to you what you want. For me, and many others who have gone on this medication, I have decided to stay on the regime as prescribed by the dermatologist. And the outcome was fantastic.

I took different dosages throughout a period of 8 months. Yes, there was dry skin. Yes, there were backaches. Yes there were cracked lips. Yes my hair got thinner while I was on medication. There were many other side effects. But you get clear skin, and a possibility of NEVER ever getting acne again in your life.

My skin was entirely cleared after the Accutane medication, and it stayed that way for 3 years. After which only very minor pimples will surface.

For those people who advise to eat less oily foods, eat this eat that, it doesn't help, because it's all in the genes. You do, however, need to drink PLENTY of water, its never enough so drink as much as you can. Also don't wash your face as often with cleansers given as it will only irritate it when it is dry.

My advice? Complete the Accutane medication cycle as prescribed by Dr. Ting. When your skin gets extremely dry, use good moisturizers (not necessarily from Dr. Ting also)

You'll never know if you are in the lucky group of people where Accutane solves your acne problem once and for all and you won't have any relapse of acne breakouts in the future unless you try it and stick to the rigime.

However, please take my advice with a grain of salt and decide for yourself!