My Accutane Experience & How I Cleared My Severe Acne + Q&A (with lots of pictures!)

[@bakingforever101ruthieseals]

people who haven't struggled with acne really have no idea how awful and paralyzing it is. your confidence really goes downhill it's insane. :(

[@lukewilliams4740]

... i have something called seborrheic dermatitis. Way worse than acne. Hairline hair falls out so do eyebrows dramatically . It’s basically dandruff but on the skin and there’s no cure it always there. Ugh.

[@michelle_0075]

@@lukewilliams4740 you’re still beautiful

[@daniellaviner2087]

@@lukewilliams4740 I just had that a couple weeks ago. I had it for months and I went to the dermatologist and they gave me stuff to clear it. So there’s a cure

[@bitachocho]

I have never ever had a single pimple on my face and almost never on the rest of my body, either. And I am 19 yrs old. I do not understand that struggle but I hope that people who struggle with it learn to love themselves. And remember that you are not gonna have it forever! and you are still beautiful with acne, that does not define who you are. Also remember that even with clear skin, people still have insecurities. So we must learn to love ourselves in every stage of life. Sending lots of love!

[@landraholmes321]

Truee

[@nourhanich7160]

the prettiest people have been through acne

[@Charlie-wi6yr]

Aww what a good mindset, thank you xx

[@kizzuiwnl]

I have severe acne that’s clearing up so fast and this made my confidence skyrocket

[@rijahaseeb582]

Thank you for motivating me 😌

[@НигинаШодизода]

for real

[@chayseblomgren4116]

This boosted my confidence thank you

[@briterry4961]

Bruh acne will humble you real quick! I honestly wish everybody could experience acne just once in their life bc people with clear skin don't even realize how much of their confidence lies in their appearance. Everybody will say looks don't matter that much until they got a face full of zits lol

[@faith9526]

Amen.

[@mia-zs4de]

I’m so humbled now

[@alizehmae4748]

Can’t help but agree 💯

[@starlight4086]

YES YES YES

[@abby-2259]

Sayyyy it louder for the people in the back!!

[@dougn7319]

I did Accutane. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

[@Inaasnas]

Does that really affect your skin ???

[@narutosinuyasha11]

Do you have scars? And/or ice pick scars?

[@dougn7319]

@@narutosinuyasha11 Never had scars

[@dougn7319]

@@Inaasnas Dries it out real bad while on it.

[@lishan222]

same !

[@anonymous-nd8fy]

Acne makes my confidence go:📉

[@btsandstraykids659]

Same I try to tell myself that it’s ok but it’s hard

[@opulenceesnath7588]

Sorry

[@hayleyclark6203]

So crazy how acne can change your perspective about life- totally understand where you are coming from. Makes you 10x more conscious about what matters most. Thanks for sharing this Summer xxx

[@ianrea_]

1000%

[@JimmyR83]

Yeah nothing is like having a face full of gross cystic acne on ur face. You just wanna not leave the house

[@abbie794]

i’ve had acne since i was 12 and i’m almost 17 still have to acne absolutely kills your confidence

[@jenellegarcia2515]

Same here

[@laurenbage2558]

Same

[@nakiafue]

try dr bronners tea tree soap, or look up nolaskinessentials and try their products they r natural and really good on skin

[@hannahcroft7708]

Same girl except now I'm 21 and it's still here! A bit better but my skin texture will never be the same :(

[@laybae027]

Had it since I was 9... I’m 15 now and it just bothers me too look in the mirror and seeing my face look like this

[@juliastout6951]

Just started accutane yesterday, kinda nervous, but ready for clear skin. I can totally relate to Summer and everyone in the comments. I’m tired of letting acne control my every waking moment. That sounds dramatic, but it’s the truth

[@raefmartin4919]

I feel u. I started accurate recently as well (1 week ago). We’ll get through this. It’s also working for me already

[@rllonewolf]

@@raefmartin4919 how are u guys feeling on it so far? i’m trying it soon

[@raefmartin4919]

@@rllonewolf also if u take it, get Vaseline for your lips. Your lips will become chapped from accutane. And drink a lot of water b/c the throat tends to get dry

[@rllonewolf]

@@raefmartin4919 thank you my boy

[@rllonewolf]

@@raefmartin4919 preciate it👍🏾

[@savanamarie]

accutune is rough during the process but the results always are insane. Acne really influences people's confidence so much.

[@sabriahh4529]

Do you have to be on birth control at the same time as accutane?

[@lovertoendforsure]

@@sabriahh4529 if you have sex yes, but if you’re abstiene, no. it can cause serious birth defects

[@jennyluu5622]

When I had severe acne it makes me appreciate my clear skin that I have now. I use to freak out with mild breakouts but now it doesn’t even phase me because I had WORST acne.

[@alexis.m.vorwerk]

For me its different I had such bad acne that hurt to wash it just genuinely touch it, so of course I went to a doctor it cleared and ever time I would get a little break out I freak out so scared it would go back to it. I was right it has 🥴✌

[@anonymousperson6805]

Same

[@hannahbanana9901]

I'm the opposite i freak out every time i have one pimple now and go all out with the spot treatment, salicylic acid cleanser and pimple patch because I'm so scared of getting bad acne again considering I worked so hard to get clear skin again. Noone talks about how hard it is to not only have acne, but be on accutane/benzoyl peroxide cream. Not only did i have acne to worry about, but literal scaly skin that peeled off

[@AbigailDelano]

Who else has been waiting on this premiere for the last day or two?!?!??!

[@sandra9759]

totally!

[@annetganny8494]

Can u tell what to use on my face plz

[@jeanettec1354]

this comment section makes me feel so safe :,) i start accutane next month

[@carlavaleria6851]

omg me too!

[@18goingonwealthy101]

im in week 2, it’s a rough experience so far!

[@denayamayo1705]

@@18goingonwealthy101 really? Whats going on for you right now with it?

[@omarslayz]

@@denayamayo1705 their probably experiencing dryness and redness

[@18goingonwealthy101]

@@denayamayo1705 the drying is horrible but my skin has gotten slightly better, I double my dosage next month so hopefully it gets better after that.

[@april778]

To all the people with acne, I love you and I'm with you in this journey. We will go through this together ❤️🤍🖤

[@reneelivingston7366]

🥰 I love this comment! Thank you for the smile. 💕

[@SadieSmart]

I cannot tell you how much your honesty with your acne journey has helped me with feeling less alone with it so thank you so much summer ! So happy for you :)

[@arigabrielle07]

Currently on adapalene, definetly not the same as accutane, but I so badly want clear skin. Here’s to anyone who is currently trying to clear their skin 💗

[@laurenelizabeth2955]

I’m on adapalene too and benzoyl peroxide. It cleared my skin. It took a good 6 weeks but I am so glad I found it. It did make me purge but then everything cleared up. Wishing you the best of luck!

[@arigabrielle07]

@@laurenelizabeth2955 That's good! I'm currently on week 9 and still purging pretty badly, but I refuse to lose hope lol

[@laurenelizabeth2955]

I use it 2x a day. I also think the BP is a huge part of it! Stay strong!

[@lilly9843]

How do u use adapalene ? Can 16 year use it

[@arigabrielle07]

@@lilly9843 I use it only at night after using a gentle foaming cleanser. I use a small amount all over my face, wait till it settles then moisterizer. I believe ages 12 and up can use it, but definitely research/look into it. It definitely requires a lot of patience, especially if you purge

[@liabullock2441]

I'm on month 3 of accutane and some days it feels like my skin won't ever get better, but this video gave me so much hope. I am currently at the sate where my skin isn't purging anymore and it's calming down. I can't wait until my skin looks like yours does right now. I've had horrible skin since I was 15 and am now 22 so these past years have been really hard on me mentally. It's so crazy how your skin can hurt your mental state and it is so real! Thank you for opening up and showing us your story!! much love!!

[@KiLLaBushWooKiE]

Good luck was near same, calmed after 2 months, then just past 5 months and flared up. Biggest kick in face. Couldn't believe it but also can cos feel cursed, like it teased to get better then it laughed I'm bk. Happened so much try something, bit of hope then it comes bk. Agree whatever it is, when it's on face it destroys you mentally. I'd advise to try treat it younger & don't wait cos with each flare up it leaves damage. Otherwise you'd be me near 20 yrs of flare ups now in late 30s with mixture of acne roascea sun blemish uneven skin that heals so slow so it's constant loop of visible scabs & blotchy.

[@so_5464]

Hey did it ever clear??

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@aqsaash]

update ???

[@nishithareddy8742]

@@aqsaash it's been 16 days since I started Accutane. Just experienced dry skin as side effect and didn't purge much. Hoping to not experience any other side effects.

[@weronikaju3728]

currently in accutane for the second time, pretty low dose so it’s a long journey, I’ve had pretty bad acne most of my teenage years and I’m just. So. Sick. Of. It. I do believe it makes you reaaally humble and more sympathetic and I just wish more people were aware that it’s not a matter of “cut out fast food” and “clean your face more” shit advice. With that being said, I really enjoyed the video and I hope my face clears up one day for good!! xx

[@myrtopapageorgiou3258]

Didn't it work the first time ?

[@weronikaju3728]

@@myrtopapageorgiou3258 the first time i didnt reach the cumulative dose needed for it to work, my mistake because I thought I did and stopped taking it🤦‍♀️

[@debralauren6618]

@@weronikaju3728 same. I have to start next month

[@sabriahh4529]

Do you have to be on birth control at the same time

[@weronikaju3728]

@@sabriahh4529 in my country they just say you cant get pregnant and leave it up to you to choose a way to protect yourself and not necessarily check if you do it, i was prescribed birth control pills because I asked for them

[@emmajanusky3707]

i loved this, i'm currently on the road to clear skin without accutane, and i totally relate to having a changed perspective due to acne. i'm the same way, i look at life and especially people very differently now. i've been going through this for five years now, so to anyone reading this who can't see the light ahead i promise your acne will get better!!! love and light xoxoxo

[@Pranitp44]

Did u manage to take control over acne?? I’m so scared of taking this drug

[@Itscourtenayxo]

I just can't help but think God is going to use this journey of yours for good. I just think of all the young women and girls who are going to feel so much more accepted and not ashamed if they are struggling with the same thing. Seeing someone like you open up and be so raw and real with this topic is amazing! So happy you're sharing this Summer! ☺❤

[@cloudowl5151]

Today marks my first week on accutane after struggling with very persistent acne for years! Great time to post this video Summer, thanks! ❤

[@katerinagal5696]

Please don't continue with Accutane. There are so many side effects. Search them online

[@rj-hg1kq]

@@katerinagal5696 i‘m sure everybody who starts accutane really did research beforehand. tbh i don‘t feel like you have the right to judge anyone for going on accutane :)

[@brooke2859]

That’s amazing! I finished Accutane in September and I am so happy I did it. I still have scarring but my break outs are limited (mostly maskne)! Best of luck to you 😘

[@dinauchiha3924]

Wish you well. I was on accutane back in march of 2019 and had to stop taking it on may 15th 2019. The day I realized my health was getting compromised. I developed extreme anxiety, insomnia and depression. It was surreal. I had panic attacks a couple times a week and cried out of helplessness. I remember reading the warnings online about mental health issues undergoing this drug and I just kinda laughed it off because I was desperate to clear my cystic acne. On top of the horrific mindset I had experienced, I developed painful IBS. Like...bleeding out of my asshole cuz even my stool wasnt lubricated cuz accutane dries the body inside and out. Did a ton of research before taking this drug and lemme tell you...This drug is poison. I remember after a mental breakdown and during a sleepless night I helplessly layed there thinking of how far I've gone to get clear skin and so much damage I had done to my body. It took 3 solid months for the side effects to wear off. I continued nursing school 2019 of august and here I am 2020 and still have acne but I'm in a healthy mindset now. After going to several dermatologists I have come to the conclusion that they genuinely dont care about their patients. I'm thinking of seeing an endocrinologist and do some intense blood work to see what I can do to change my lifestyle to cure my hormonal acne in a healthy fulfilling manner. Dermatologists will put you on spironolactone, antibiotics, birth control which is very harmful to the body and mind and lastly accutane the worst of them all. Not trying to scare you I hope you have a better experience!! I sure as hell didnt! Lol!

[@hellonobody3321]

@@katerinagal5696 every medicine has side effects , you should google the side effects of some completely simple day to day medicines because they have some scary ones without you even realising. Millions of people go on accutane as it works and can even save some people’s lives. They can continue with it if they want it’s not your place to have your say

[@lilygracefletcher]

I've literally been following u since 2015 and I love u so so much. I can tell u have grown a lot from ur experience with acne and it's so nice to see such an honest influencer. keep it up queen :*

[@ameliaschulte]

so happy for you! acne is so hard to deal with, to anyone dealing with it right now: I want you to know that you are beautiful :)

[@audreyholsomback1900]

I'm on my third month of Accutane, and I'm finally starting to clear up. Thank you so much for this!! I was following along with your Acne journey from the start and you've really helped me!

[@peyytonnn9252]

how was ur experience! how long did it take to see results?

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@rojjaecy9467]

@@nishithareddy8742 actually, your shampoo is a big factor that contributes to hairloss. try using a gentle shampoo or washing your hair every other day. hoping a good journey for you!

[@skylarannette7503]

our experiences are very similar and it’s reassuring to hear that i’m not the only one who felt those ways while dealing with acne, i’m still in the process but your story made me so excited! thank you for sharing it!

[@sashachapurina8811]

You know...not everyone can just show their skin imperfections like that. It’s people like you have that I’m thankful for cuz, NOBODY’S perfect! All I gotta say it, you keep slaying’ sis😌

[@maggie1312]

rightt like props to her for being so real about her experiences. i could never hahah.

[@rosr7627]

My confidence skyrocketed after accutane honestly

[@haleymead6197]

This makes me so happy to hear. I just started it two weeks ago. How long did it take before you started seeing positive results?

[@rosr7627]

@@haleymead6197 it was three years ago so I don't remeber exactly. But I think I started taking it during october and by january my skin was pretty cleae, I had a few pimples but honestly I was only wearing concelear on a daily basis after wearing a full face of make up daily bc of being insecure. People say that before you get better it gets worse, but that didn't happen to me. I barely had any side effects other than bein dry (everywhere) and chapped lips. Good luck :)

[@sofiaclark7121]

@@rosr7627 I'm so happy for you.😊 I really hope that accutane will clear my skin and my confidence will finally come back.😂✌🏼

[@raindropsonroses3919]

@sofia Clarke hi girl! As someone who is going on Accutane for the second time , be careful about birth control etc afterwards. Accutane cleared my skin but then it came back when I went on a different form of birth control. It’s something dermatologists don’t tell you until AFTER the fact. And I wouldn’t like to see someone else in the same situation as me

[@sofiaclark7121]

@@raindropsonroses3919 I'm on accutane, day 17. I'm also on birth control since 2018. Yeah, I'm kinda scared for the future when I go off birth control and I might have to go on accutane round two. But If it will be like that, I have to deal with it.😬

[@DaniaMihaela]

I’m currently on it and since I started taking it I literally cried every single day multiple times a day and I’m trying to remind myself it’s just the pill talking but it’s so hard

[@pixietypo8586]

How was ur accutane journey? Did it help?

[@laurelmiller324]

my friend is in his final month of taking accutane and he constantly talks about how dry his skin is, how bad his back hurts, how his nose bleeds all the time, and all these crazy side effects! congrats on making it through!!

[@jalynbutcherite]

The video I have been WAITING for!!!! I’m 3 weeks into my accutane journey. We are R E A D Y !!!!

[@nnoelyynav]

good luck 🥰

[@gvantsaesiava7945]

any update? coz i am starting tomorrow :D on my birthday,

[@jalynbutcherite]

@@gvantsaesiava7945 yay so excited for you!!! I am on month 3 and it’s been going well! No more cystic breakouts. Just little pimples here and there. I am so happy with how I’m progressing! I am just about halfway now :) best of luck to you!

[@GriffinMagleby]

i’m pretty sure accutane gave me an afro. my hair has never been this curly.

[@abbyplaia4081]

hahah that happened to one of my friends😂😂i wonder why it works that way lol

[@GriffinMagleby]

@@abbyplaia4081 ah no way haha. i’m just hoping it goes back to normal. been off accutane for 8 months now.

[@dabestest1387]

@@GriffinMagleby idk if this will make u feel diff in any way but u look so good with ur curly hair!!! Just try splitting ur hair in half and itll look so good. Also ur vids r so good!

[@GriffinMagleby]

@@dabestest1387 ah thanks! I’ll keep trying to make it work haha

[@aynork762]

@@GriffinMagleby be proud of your curly hair just learn how to style it on KZbin and boom your curls will look amazing

[@trinityfaye792]

Omg I started accutane 5.5 months ago and my skin is definitely clearing but I still have so many scars and I feel so lost sometimes. I cant wait to watch this

[@sandrachemli7127]

How is it going

[@trinityfaye792]

@@sandrachemli7127 my dermatologist has me go off of it cause it's been 7 months. I dont breakout at all anymore but I have a lotta scars because I used to pick at my skin. I'm currently just trying to get rid of the scars and have glowing skin. Also after I went off of it my skin got oilier than while I was on it but not ad only as originally. Btw I was only taking 10mg once a day so super low dosage and I had no side effects other than dry skin

[@marcelacouy8685]

@@trinityfaye792 did it get worse before it gets good? How long does it take for u notice a good change in your skin?

[@trinityfaye792]

@@marcelacouy8685 yes definitely got worse for a couple weeks. I'd say you see changes after 6 weeks, but the change is so gradual that I found it so hard to see differences because they were so small

[@danawoolardclarke4955]

I hope you know how helpful this video is. I’m going on accutane next month because my mental health over my acne. 🤯😭 haven’t left the house in weeks. I can’t keep living like this!!! So I feel very hopeful after watching your video! I’m 23, but I’ve had very clear skin up until 19 years old! Praying I can one day get back to that

[@aimansabarudinchannel]

You're so brave and i love how you embrace your imperfections, this is such an inspiration for your audience, thanks summer

[@swampfern5275]

summer! I’m so happy for you :) I was on accutane twice in highschool. It definitely cleared my skin and my forehead acne has never come back. However!!! I’m 22 now & what I will say after seeing your skin: a lot of your acne looked hormonal & extremely similar to how mine would (and still sometimes) breaks out. I’ve noticed Accutane doesn’t work long-term for hormonal acne (cheeks)… In case it starts to slowly come back for you on the cheeks: Tretinoin cream, avoiding sugar & drinking 1-2 cups of spearmint tea everyday will prevent it coming back. You’re stunning love :)

[@ShamaKhan-rq4vc]

Cheeks acne is hormonal acne? I am done my course accutane isotretinoin 3 yr ago... 2 mnth o have breakout 2/3 acne in my right and left cheeks only.... How can i do 😢 From Bangladesh Plz help me 💜

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@hannahsnarr8407]

I'm so grateful you posted this because I am just starting my accutane journey. Thanks for being so validating and authentic

[@gannah77_Mohamed]

Thank u so muchhhh i was searching for videos that can calm me down because i’m so close to lose my mind from crying all day and thinking how bad my face is.

[@topfriars1975]

I can't even express how proud I am of summer! I'm so happy for her, love you summer ≤3

[@Sarpriz]

So actually the olive oil is an amazing tip. I had a bad allergic reaction that left my skin with a rash that was like dry and patchy with puffy spots for MONTHS. My cousin had perfect skin so I asked her what she used and turns out it was olive oil. I did her routine and it saved my skin. Even now if I’m dry or having bad breakouts it will literally HEAL me. Rub it on dry skin then steam your face (I turn on hot water and then sit over it with a towel over me head to make a little fort to keep the steam in) and then dab off the excess with a clean towel. That’s it. That’s the whole routine. It will legit heal you and it’s antibacterial. I get compliments all the time and it has helped me so much. I don’t use it exclusively but whenever I do it really revives my face. Honestly you should try it! Will help with the dryness too!

[@jovanazaric2343]

I will try this tomorrow 😊

[@Sarpriz]

@@jovanazaric2343 yay! Give it some time, it cleared up my issues in about two weeks

[@Sarpriz]

@@jovanazaric2343 I can’t wait to hear how it went! Should I make a video on my channel covering this topic?

[@jovanazaric2343]

@@Sarpriz Yes, i would watch it ☺️ Tried it, i can write you mine experience when i see some changes, better or worse, our skin is different so i am waiting patiently to see what will happen ☺️😃

[@Sarpriz]

@@jovanazaric2343 totally! It worked for me but that doesn’t mean it works for everyone! You can even try doing it like not every wash but on days where you have irritation or are super dry. I was using it every day for a while but now I only use it when I need it. Which lately has been a lot because of the weather. Im moving this week so I will try to film it when I’m settled in! If you want you can subscribe to my channel so you’ll get notified when it comes out but I will try to find this comment again to remind you 😊 please keep in touch I’m interested to hear stories on how this worked for others so I can incorporate it when I make the video!

[@ritapineu9344]

I followed your whole process and I seem to know how you were feeling, I am really happy with my heart for everything to be better and to see that even at times you feel your self esteem down, you always tried not to show it and say it was ok, very proud of you !!!!! love you ❤️

[@bridgettenocito]

this makes me so happy !! acne has such an effect on self confidence but you are glowing and i could not be happier for you !!

[@hannahhogan6159]

i understand it is personal for you, but i think talking about your depression would help a lot of people

[@elliejo9910]

This video makes me a little emotional because I know how much it affects mental health and confidence but it’s so nice to see you happier and more confident. You seem like yourself again which is nice to see. ❤️

[@clairelindemyer13]

I was bawling my eyes out in the shower because of my skin, I’ve had acne for 3 years now and I’ve tried everything from facials, to medications, to any acne solution you could think of (and for decent amounts of time also, I know that consistency is key) this made me feel so much better about myself Summer ❤️

[@Aviogne]

I've always struggled with acne, but when I was 18-21, I experienced TERRIBLE cystic acne just like yours! I went on accutane (40mg) for five months when I was 20, and it didn't clear up until I was 22. It was exhausting and so mentally challenging to not want to walk down the street near my college in fear that someone would look at me. I had coworkers asking me if I had tried washing my face, children would ask what was wrong with my face, etc. Thank you for sharing your struggle with this. Luckily my skin is mostly clear now! I tried SO many skincare products and routines, which just adds to the "Have you tried washing your face?" insult!

[@emmahfh8321]

Summer you're such an inspiration ilysm and you taught me that I don't have to be perfect to be beautiful 16 year old girl so tysm I cannot wait for the video I'm here a whole day early... Hugs and kisses from MA!

[@CallOfClashers100]

honestly accutane isn’t as “serious” as people think. The worst part about it is the dry skin and dry lips. I was on it about 9 months ago and the first month is brutal because you start breaking out a lot. After the first month, it clears fast. I was on it for about 6 months and i’ve been off of it for about 3 and a half months. I started breaking out this month but the acne clears a lot faster. I don’t have cystic acne so when the pimples go away, i get stuck with red marks for a couple months. Best advice is to treat acne immediately, don’t wait. I had acne for 2 years and didn’t do anything about it because I thought it would go away. Do not have this mindset and go get it treated asap.

[@gabrielakopczynska5597]

Yes, i waited for so long too and tried a lot of things to get rid of acne but the only thing that helped me for good was accutane. For me my acne was the biggest complex and now when i have clear skin my confidence has increased soo much

[@asma9988]

Agreed 100%. I went to a dermatologist when my acne was worsening and I’d put on tons of topical creams only for it to give me a temporary fix/ultimately stop working. That’s when I knew I needed to go on accutane because of the endless battle of trying to clear up my acne. I’ve been off of accutane now for almost two months and I feel much more confident now.

[@nicoleelcira1665]

I can’t believe you just uploaded this.. literally going through severe acne rn🥺🥺

[@annette1884]

Summer telling me not to pop my zits while I'm plucking my skin looking for victims to pop

[@gabbymstratton]

I started Accutane this past August and my skin is just now starting to really clear up! I haven’t had a breakout in almost 3 weeks! Seriously one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Less than 3 months to go!

[@mackenziemcneil3171]

Thank you so much for being transparent with your journey with acne! I just started month two of accutane, and it makes me feel happy to hear you say that it'll all be worth it in the end! Not many people are comfortable talking about acne, so it's really refreshing to watch this video!

[@meredithkaletski6359]

Im in month 2 too. Good luck :)

[@HailieHensley]

i had cystic acne all through highschool up until now. i started accutane a month ago as a junior in college and my skin is starting to purge but watching this makes me feel so hopeful. thank you for sharing and being so honest🧡🧡🧡

[@yadom5189]

Any updates? Is it better now cause I'm currently purging sooooo bad 😢

[@smileyaili8]

how’s your skin nowadays? how much did it help?

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@melsay.799]

im a bit older than you summer but i witnessed your sadness back then and it was heartbreaking. you got thru it and came out to the other side more beautiful and stronger. so, it was a life lesson on things that matter, and to let you know that how you feel ALWAYS come first than materialistic and superficial things in life. xoxo

[@cindytraa]

Summer, you're the only one who inspires me about my confidence. It's amazing how your skin changed, I would never belive it if u didn't show it. I have struggled with blackheads and acne for many years and get low self-esteem. Continue inspiring other teenagers!💖 Love u💕

[@livianasonrisa]

Totally love your transparency on literally all of the topics, including depression. It's a hard time we're in especially right now with everything that's been going on with the virus and quarantine. I've been following you for quite some years and I've noticed the change you've gone through a bit more recently as a youtuber and content creator at such a young age. I'm so happy to see you happier and MOTIVATED and also having realized the importance of mental health. You're so real and still one of my favorite youtubers. ✨

[@morganirwin1703]

This is insane I am on the exact same timeline as you. Had pretty much clear skin my whole life and then in August started randomly breaking out and it’s progressively gotten worse since. I’ve tried so many topicals from my derm and went on doxycycline for a month and if it doesn’t clear up by end of November, I’m probably going to go on accurate. Thank you for this video!!

[@danielaa2265]

Ok I’m scared because this is literally me too LOL we all really out here living the same life

[@laurafinleyhasenbank9180]

I just finished 4 months of doxycycline and it didn’t work for me so I’m going on accutane next week but I hope you see better results than I did!

[@rainxwater5899]

I've been on accurate twice now and I'm so glad I went through it. It was SUPER rough but taught me so much about my self-worth and self-confidence.

[@sashakuk3365]

Why didn't it work for the first time?

[@DepecheMode5]

May you tell me what happens after you stop taking it

[@cloudberry8643]

dude im on accutane now and only 30mg!! I'm having the same issues with back pain, joint pain, and dry skin. regardless, accutane is so worth it. also, i totally understand feeling so defeated when you have bad acne, i always feel so insecure about myself when i have bad breakouts. I think more people should be open about their struggles with their skin and acne so thanks for making this!

[@elizabethchan7397]

i went on accutane my senior year of high school (i’m in college now) and it was the best decision i ever made. i was so insecure about my acne before going on accutane and now my skin is flawless and i get complimented on it all the time. i didn’t have many bad side effects either (just dry lips and dry skin). i would 100% do it again, that drug changed my life and gave me my confidence back

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@lily-qv3lu]

I just wanted to let you know that biotin is part of the reason my skin got so bad :) it can break you out so I switched to just using hair products with biotin in it so it didn’t effect my skin!!!

[@milenadiekmann4602]

Yes, I’ve experienced that too! I took hair and skin gummies and I broke out so bad, it was so painful

[@DeeTayloreverydaydeelights]

I'm 37 had the same skin as you and suffered for so long as a young adult. I get it. Went on Accutane as an 18/19 year old and could only stay on it for a few months because my liver enzymes started to get affected. Till this day I am healing my liver from that drug! 20 years later! My skin cleared up for a while on Accutane, but as soon as I got off of it vola acne came back. I completely changed my diet, stopped eating sugar, gluten and only organic food. It changed my life and cleared my skin. I wish more people tried diet before Accutane. Diet isn't a quick fix, it's long term fix of your entire system, but it can save you so much problems later in life by not taking that drug. Accutane is very high levels of Vitamin A as well, know to heal the skin (so take a natural vitamin A supplement) Your liver and gut get detroyed on Accutane. Hence the gut and depression correlation. I don't judge anyone who decides to take it, because I was there, I totally get it. Acne sucks and you'll do anything to make yourself feel better. I get that. But in the end you want to be naturally healthy. Your skin is suffering because your gut is suffering. I also recently learned that Cetaphil is one of the worst cleansers. Pretty sure Cerave is a bit better. Look at the Ewg website for breakdown on ingredients. I'm so happy that you are feeling better. I hope you have continued health and happiness.

[@sofszs]

I remember discovering her videos after seeing her on a drama channel, I used to have the greatest and clearest skin, I got a few pimples two years ago, I picked at them constantly as an addition to my OCD, please don’t pick your skin. I cried trough out the video, acne is a real battle and a teaching to love yourself no matter what xoxo

[@luellaroche2220]

MY CHEST GETS RED WHEN I GET FIRED UP TOO! (or when i’m super nervous or anxious) so glad i’m not the only one lol.

[@layaa6008]

I actually started and ended accutane around the exact same time as you, and I agree with EVERYTHING you said

[@kayleighburns1037]

what you said about what happens when ur in a bad mental state (how unkind we can be) SO TRUE! i’ve not been doing well recently, but i’m not sure why. i’ve noticed i don’t want to leave the house or be with friends (honestly probably because of acne) and i don’t really want to put an effort in anything. so thank u for this :)

[@princesstelimena2887]

Oh my gosh thank you so much for this! I’m on accutane right now and I can relate so much to the added depression and lack of motivation it brings. It’s so weird but I’m glad you’ve been feeling better since getting off it. Thanks for all your content!!

[@user-kl8tl]

SHES SO PRETTY her skin is amazing!

[@lindseywheels]

Your acne journey has helped me so much 🥺 I struggle from really bad hormonal acne and bad hyperpigmentation all over my chin. I was on curology for 2 months and my skin got 10x worse... I finally went to a derm I’m on the same medicine your first derm gave you (Spironolactone) and differin gel every night. this is week 2 and I’m praying my skin starts to clear up. thank you for being so open about this ❤️

[@margaret5687]

I love you Summer. No matter what you have been honest. You have challenged yourself to grow. You have taught us about self-love and confidence and I believe you have a truly beautiful heart.

[@ashleyf3979]

we did acutane around the same time and i’m so happy for us !!! like i didn’t think it would get better, and i didn’t think i could be happy with how i look. u and u both had the exact same acne in the same spots so i was excited to see your journey too!!!! it’s just unreal. WOW. CONGRATS TO US BB!!!!

[@georgie5797]

so happy you finally shared this, I'm so happy for you!! I have also experienced acne and have been on accutane for 5 years now but it's come so far from when I started!! I would highly recommend to anyone who is struggling from bad acne to look into this but of course check with a health care prof first!! thanks for this vid summer!! angular cheilitis haunts me everyday, can't wait to get off of acutane but this video gave me so much hope so thank you!!!

[@cherrytreeyk3933]

I’ve already had acne for 3 years now and I was only 10 or 11 when it started. It really does make ur confidence go down. I’ve had times where I would cry by just looking at myself in the mirror as well as hating myself for the way my skin looks. Although I still cry looking at myself sometimes but right now I am a little more hopeful that one day my skin will clear up. I’m only 13 and my mom won’t let me take accutane, but I hope that one day I will be able to cure acne in natural ways. (Also all that advice that people give you on acne only work sometimes, I’ve been washing my face 2 times a day, eating healthy meaning no food from fast foods, no sugar and no snacks also exercising more than 1 hour a day, I wear no make up and never had and I still haven’t been able to clear my acne). I hope that me and everyone else who suffers from acne will one day will be able to wake up feeling confident and with clear skin.

[@vee4343]

im the same age, and also have it!! im starting accutane soon. i only drink water, wash my face twice a day, dont wear makeup either. ive also had it since i was 11, and going to the derm really helped clear it down, i hope ur parents might let u too

[@ellacody5333]

I can not get over how similar our experiences were and all the the things you said you gained from the experience is exactly how I see it now. I was 20 when my skin randomly broke out having never experienced anything other that a spot here or there. Experiencing severe acne was a massive struggle, mentally and physically and originally I was afraid of accurate, but it’s what cleared my skin too. So glad to see you out the other side. Feels like forever when you’re in it but it really does come to an end❤️

[@lindsay5191]

I was also on accutane and just got off last month. I really felt you on the last bit when you said how being in the bad state may lead you to being unkind to others as well as yourself. I definitely struggled mentally during the process and regret some things I said and how I reacted to things as well, but I would also say I wish I had some support from friends. If you know anyone on accutane, try to be there for them and try not to take everything that they say literally bc most of the time they have a difficult time filtering their thoughts and emotions (at least I did).

[@idontknowlol8266]

Due to the constant use of mask I started with a severe acne problem. It was getting worse and worse but finally I’m on antibiotics. Some side effects of the antibiotics affected me so much but finally I’m getting a clear skin. Thank you for sharing this with us your skin is glowing girl!! Xx

[@felicianichole2003]

i’m going through the process to start FINALLY and should be starting december 2nd!!!!

[@JacqieJxo]

best of luck!! accutane was the best thing that happened to my skin

[@SummerMckeen]

good luck!! yay!!

[@felicianichole2003]

@@SummerMckeen aww summer i love you!! thank you 🥺

[@felicianichole2003]

@@JacqieJxo thank you!! i’m hoping for the same!

[@haleymead6197]

good luck!!! The starting process goes by so fast. I just started two weeks ago. so far everything has been good!

[@sarahinderbitzin6444]

so happy for you!! I struggled with acne terribly as well, and luckily one year of curology was enough for me. it took a huge toll on my confidence as well, especially because it's so hard to figure out what works. I'm so happy for you summer!! glowy and healthy skin is hereeeee✨✨✨

[@celeste824]

thank you for this summer. i have been watching u since u started youtube and i am so happy you have come back and been able to share a new perspective with people. i always look up to u and hearing u share this makes me look up to u more. so thank u :D. excited for the skin care routine and just to see more of u on this channel:)

[@grahammclaughlin1949]

I’m not one to comment on videos often but I just wanted to thank you for sharing your journey. I have been dealing with acne as well as eczema for a while now and it’s elevated my depression and anxiety to levels I would have never thought imaginable. Hearing your story reminded me that I’m not in this alone in this. Thank you so much

[@simplysof7245]

When my acne was bad I was so depressed I feel you girl

[@happyheart8888]

Yeah same here

[@helikopter1231]

I got my acne after a laser treatment for literally 4 spots as a teen. I got a staph infection from it ( it wasn't properly cleaned ) which caused an insane acne flare. I went through special injections to curtail it, antibiotics and cremes, which made my skin super thin. 12 years after my skin is so sensitive anything causes a breakout and i finally decided f it, time to get on accutane. 2nd week in now! Thank you for publishing your story and im happy it worked for you!

[@gina8835]

I remember watching your journey starting out with accutane late last year and I was supposed to go on it around the same time as you! I got scared and didn’t end up going through with it but here I here a year later and I’m about to start my first pill this week! If only I started sooner I could’ve had clear skin by now 😩 but I’m glad I really thought it through and now I’m SO ready to start. This video came in perfect timing 😊 so happy for you!!

[@lalalalalalala8473]

update?

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@jasc6178]

i can tell how much this experience has matured u i’m so proud of u i understand what it’s like kinda cos i had mild acne all over my face and went on an antibiotic three times

[@itsarah]

No one. Summer: making our day a trillion times better!💞 Love from a positive UTuber🥰

[@ericarae8210]

Her skin is glowing and her hair is amazing. So happy for her

[@tessa9553]

I’m from Italy, I’m on “accutane” too but it’s called Aisoskin, and I have THE EXACT SAME side’s effects, I’m happy to hear that it will get better over time😅

[@mthggg]

I did accutane (known as isotretanoin in the UK) and it helped me so much! I tried birth control pills, antibiotics, tropical treatments, over the counter products then finally Accutane. Made my skin really dry and sensitive to the point where I even scratched myself accidentally with my nails I’d cut and bleed. Looking after your skin on accutane is so important but worth it if your acne is consistent, hormonal and leaves bad scarring

[@mariekeri1619]

Hii!! How’s your skin? Has it cleared up? I’m considering taking accutane as well but worried about my hormones. Did it affect your period? Or was it ok every month? Thank you in advance 🙏

[@thang92]

Can’t wait for this video I’m on Accutane and would love to hear about your experience!

[@femijoseph9130]

Hey hv a doubt so if pepl with constant acne can do accutene? Shud we see doctor? Will it work?

[@thang92]

@@femijoseph9130 Yh persistent acne that does not respond to other treatments can go on Accutane to clear it up at least that’s what happened to me first time around

[@alannakwasnicki3308]

Girl good for you!! I just got my accutane meds yesterday. Acne is SO hard to deal with, the psychological pain it causes is very real. I am super excited to start accutane and I’m so glad to see it worked for you!!

[@nightangel5436]

How is it going?

[@molliegallagher5746]

Also went through Accutane. LITERALLY life changing. ALSO NYC climate isn’t dry at all sweetie

[@kate7144]

well NYC is cold and usually when it’s cold, if you’re prone to dry skin, your skin will get dry. everyone is different tho!

[@amandamaestas2523]

I think when she was there it was winter time. I know New York in general gets pretty severe cold weather (cold wind).. maybe that's what she meant. but I agree, in the summertime especially it can be pretty humid

[@TeacherCaveen_]

I am currently on accutane and it's the best thing I've done for my acne. You've inspired me to share my journey to help others

[@erinsmith1843]

i just finished accutane for the 3rd time after dealing w acne almost my entire life so i’m so happy for you to have gone through this process and see your worth again just like many others and i have as well! much love

[@taiyabazaheer9492]

Give up gluten and dairy (except ghee). Try to eat organic fruit and vegetables. Avoid all processed food and avoid all ingredients like artificial flavours/preservatives. Switch from coffee to herbal teas. Just avoid toxins in food. You'll get so much better. Your skin will be so much better. Your acne is trying to convey to you something's wrong with your body. You need to heal your body, most importantly your gut. 😀❤️

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@iswiiswi5253]

Bruh, I have major respect for you. I started having acne in August and I thought it would get better but it only got worse it completely damaged my self esteem, I don't wear my glass prescription because everytime I'll be looking at myself I would get completely torn down it's really affecting me mentally, I don't wanna go to college or meet people in general. So I consulted a couple of dermatologist and they have put me on accutane, gonna start it from tomorrow and you don't know how much I relate to you. Thank you so much for putting it out there. Respect++ . More power to you.

[@ballsdeepinya]

How has accurate been going so far? I really want to try but I’m nervous af

[@hellonobody3321]

THE SMILE LINES! I thought I was the only one

[@hayley1745]

im so happy for you summer! I've been following your acne journey since this time last year. i've also been on accutane, and i was going through a rough acne period when i found you right as you started yours. it's been so nice watching your skin improve over the past months. thanks for sharing. :)

[@nishithareddy8742]

Did u face extreme hairfall as side-effect cuz this is one of the most dangerous side effect i heard.

[@mariemadlenek]

My skin was never that bad but i definetly had mild acne, so i started taking birth control. And i'm so scared to get off of that because so many people break out so bad. But the thing is i think it's really unfluencing my mood and my depression noooot fun

[@minniethanin]

i went on birth control for 6 months and my skin CLEARED UP after abt 4 months ansd after 6 months i stopped. 3 months after stopping it all came back and it sucks so much bc IT ALRD CLEARED UP and it took more than 3 months which alrd sucked. now im going on birth control for the second time and i cant wait for it to be 4 months😭

[@kellyp8201]

My skin was never that bad either and I’m like month 5 off of it and I get hormonal breakouts but it’s manageable, I also feel so much better emotionally. On the flip side my sister had acne and when she went off of it month 3 it all came back.

[@mariemadlenek]

@@kellyp8201 thank you! I'm currently in my last year of german hight school ( year 13) so i'm thinking that i'll stop when i'm done with that🤣 don't wanna deal with my skin during this time but we'll see

[@camilaramos7629]

Omg Summer, you’re so inspirational to people we are suffering for acne, thank u for sharing how you looked and your experience, you’re so strong and the besttttt we love u!!🤍🤍

[@paigestorti]

I've been looking forward to this video. I've been struggling with severe acne for months now and am on 3 different medications. It's finally gotten way better but the scars are terrible. I was so afraid to go on accutane because I've heard such horror stories about the side effects but it works so well for so many people.. I'm still considering it. If you have any suggestions for scars, I would really appreciate it. And just wanted to say, thank you so so much for being so open about the mental toll something like this can have on a person. It's really hard to relate with everyone around me because they don't know or understand what it feels like to go through the emotions that come with severe acne. It seems dramatic to say it's one of the hardest things I've ever gone through because I know people go through so much worse but mentally it really can put you in a dark place...and even physically the pain my face and skin felt throughout this was so draining. I just really commend you for being so open about this because I know the feelings you were going through and I cannot even imagine getting the courage to still post and even talk openly about it. You are a true inspiration and I would love to talk more about your journey as I am still on mine.

[@captainofmysoul6162]

I did DOT laser therapy to help with scarring. It does help. It cost me 500 dollars for doing my cheeks.

[@asmrbyjodie]

this has made me feel so much better on accutane, ily

[@autumn7247]

Definitely relate to the not wanting to do anything bc of lack of confidence :( so happy that you’re doing better💓

[@kenzcanuel1]

Your skin is glowingggg it looks so clear!!