nailed any solutions despite putting on a brave face, so i have decided to put her in contact with dr tamaraen years now. i saw a dermatologist and was offered roaccutane but we decided it was not the best thing for me, so i was wondering if there were any alternatives. every patient is different, i am meeting you for the first time but roaccutane may be a treatment option for someone with your skin type, but it is notjust your skin, it is the emotional side and anxiety. there are lots of options. do you think there will ever be a cure for acne? in many patients, roaccutane or isotretinoin can cure the acne, turn it off and it does not come back, but not all. we always live in hope of a cure. i have heard things about diet, skin care, that that affects acne. is there any truth behind that? whether or not one develops acne is pretty much genetically determined, but there are outside factors. stress can trigger it, you need strategies to manage it so that you feel happy that it is acceptable and you are coping with the condition rather than its ruining your life. thank you for talking to me. t