Accutane vs Murad

Accutane is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.

Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. It is usually given after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Exactly how Accutane works on a cellular level is unknown, but we do know that it affects all of the four ways that acne develops.

Accutane can cause severe, life-threatening birth defects if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Even one dose of Accutane can cause major birth defects of the baby's ears, eyes, face, skull, heart, and brain.

Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. You must be registered in the program and sign agreements to use birth control and undergo pregnancy testing as required by the program. Read all program brochures and agreements carefully.

It is dangerous to try and purchase Accutane on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. The sale and distribution of Accutane outside of the iPLEDGE program violates the regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the safe use of this medication.

You must have a negative pregnancy test 30 days before you start taking Accutane. A pregnancy test is also required before each prescription is refilled, right after you take your last dose of Accutane, and again 30 days later. All pregnancy testing is required by the iPLEDGE program.

Murad Acne Complex is a maximum strength regimen that delivers rapid results without dryness or irritation. Murad Acne products are both effective and gentle because they are formulated with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and enriched with hydrators, anti-inflammatories and antioxidants according to Dr. Murad's recipe for skin health. 70% of Murad Acne Complex users experienced a reduction in blemishes in just 8 weeks!

Murad Acne Complex Full Size Regimen contains:

1. Clarifying Cleanser, 4.5 FL. OZ. Prevent breakouts with this maximum strength cleansing gel. Triclosan eliminates 99.9% of irritating surface bacteria while Salicylic Acid heals blemishes and prevent future breakouts.
2. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel, 2.0 FL. OZ. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel's patented Hydrogen Peroxide delivery system enables Retinol, Glycolic and Salicylic Acids to penetrate deeply for maximum effectiveness. Cell turnover is stimulated, breakouts are controlled, pore-clogging impurities are eliminated and clarity is restored.
3. Skin Perfecting Lotion, 1.7 FL. OZ. This oil-free moisturizer provides ultra-light hydration while minimizing pores and refining texture. Queen of Meadow and Algae Extract penetrate to clear pores and balance oil production. Retinol encourages healthy cell turn-over while Arnica soothes irritation.

If for any reason you're not 100% satisfied with any Murad acne product, simply return them within 60 days from ship date even if they're empty.