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Originally Posted by deonk1 
If you have the way deep under the skin zits, then I think that's what Accutane is geared more towards. You said you saw a dermatologist? Did they mention Accutane? Accutane isn't something to be taken lightly.... you have to get bloodwork done every month to test your liver enzyme levels or something like that. I think it was only maybe a 9 month program or something. You have to be very careful to not get pregnant during that time because it does cause birth defects. But after taking that, I've never had the cyst type again.
One thing about Proactive vs. Neutrogena Skin ID is that the Proactive seems to be a lot harsher on the skin.... usually makes it way worse before it gets better. My daughter had none of that using the skin ID. And like I said, the lady on the phone was very helpful and we talked a long time while getting the correct formula pinned down. That's the key though, there are so many formula combinations because not everyone's problems and skin types are the same. Proactive seems to be all or nothing (but then it's been a long time since I've researched Proactive). Oh, and I believe the skin ID has a good return policy too if I remember correctly. Proactive does have places where you can buy individual products instead of ordering them (I've seen kiosks at the mall) but with skin ID you have to order the individual products. Good luck with whichever road you take.
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Thanks, no the dermatologist did not mention Accutane. He didn't mention anything. Honestly he really annoyed me, he didn't listen to what I had to say, I was trying to tell him that my shampoo was bothering me (I used to use head and shoulders and pantene) and he told me I needed something with Zinc in it and to use head and shoulders. When I tried to argue he just shuffled me out the door. Luckily my hair stylist was more knowledgable and found me a hair product that solved that issue. Now I just have the break out issue.
I hope the Proactive isn't too harsh, but if it is I'll just send it back.