/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9917156
Q: How do anons here feel about accutane aka isotretinoin?
If you took it, how did it help your acne?

This is the second time in my life where a dermatologist has pushed this on me after a short stint with antibiotics. The first time I lost insurance before I could start. I just don't feel like the potential benefit outweighs the risk?
Do derms get a kickback for upselling people on accutane? Because I really don't think that just because I've tried topicals and an antibiotic that I'm out of options?
My acne is oily/hormonal. I don't believe blasting my body with an expensive chemo drug for a few months will really do anything for me long term. My mom has adult acne/rosacea so I think I'm pretty much doomed to have shitskin for the rest of my life with intermittent bouts of relief via antibiotics or luck.

I've never been recommended retinoids. Anti-androgens. Even peels.
Should I just be more assertive? My derm made me take a pee test for accutane last visit since I already am on highly effective bc, but after reading the physical side effects it doesn't sound like something I want to do. Nor do I want to fuck with monthly bloodwork.

Is there something else I can bring up at my next appointment that worked out for anyone else?