Take Roaccutane
R1,000+ per month, plus monthly bloods and dermatologist visits
- Hide from the sun all dayWho actually wants that?
- Flaky, itchy, peeling skinWorrying about how you look every hour.
- Potential liver damagePlease — protect your liver.
- Dry eyes, chapped lips, joint pain, mood effectsA long list of "manageable" trade-offs.
- Strict pregnancy precautions for years afterwards
