Chris Pine and Accutane
Introduction
Unless you’ve been fortunate enough to live under a rock these past few years, you probably already know who Chris Pine is.
And even if you don’t know the superstar actor by name, you’ve definitely come across his sickeningly handsome face or ridiculous physique on the big screen, in classics like Wonder Woman or Star Trek.
But whether you’re a hardcore Pine-nut like us here at AcneXpert (is that a thing? Let’s make it a thing) or just a casual observer, you’ll probably be more than a little shocked to discover that he actually wasn’t always blessed with the perfect skin we all know and love him for.
Chris Pine & Acne
Yes, it’s true. We said it. Chris Pine had ACNE.
When we first heard Pine get asked about his skincare routine during the promotion of his new show I Am the Night, we thought maybe the worst he’d have dealt with was a few pimples, or the odd zit now and again.
Of course, on a visage so perfect otherwise, that would’ve likely been nothing more than a charming flaw that only served to highlight how impressive the rest of the package was. But the truth was far more involved than that, as it turned out.
Serious problems need serious solutions
When he was a teenager, Chris had acne bad. And we men bad — seriously terrible acne that nobody wants to deal with. It was so bad, in fact, that he tried just about every standard treatment out there to no avail.
That was when Pine turned to Accutane, which is widely regarded as the only serious long-term cure for consistently extreme acne trouble.
And like a ton of first-time patients, he had his own fair share of doubts, citing claims that the controversial medication had some troubling side effects.
Commonly referred to as the last-resort treatment for acne, Accutane has been splitting public opinion ever since its inception, way back in 1982.
It’s certainly not without risk, and any patient who’s considering taking the treatment must make sure only to do so under the guidance and counsel of a licensed, experienced physician.
But when acne gets really bad and there’s nowhere else to turn, Accutane can be a game-changer.
“It’s a miracle drug of all time,” said Pine that time on television — and he’s not alone in expressing that sentiment.
For countless teenagers struggling with the kind of debilitating acne that can single-handedly ruin your self-esteem or social life, Accutane has managed to turn things around enough that they can get back to living life the way they deserve to; something standard topical creams or ointments simply don’t have the medicinal firepower to do.
Moving forward
With the help of Accutane, Chris Pine was able to move forward with his life in a way he never thought possible, leading to the A-list acting career we all know and love him for today. And if your skin is seriously getting in the way of you living YOUR best life, it might be a good fit for you, too.
By taking our quick quiz over at AcneXpert, you can quickly find out whether you’re a good candidate for the drug, or whether your situation would be better helped with a topical cream or other medication. Your first consultation with us is 100% free, in which one of our experienced physicians will be able to talk through what you’re currently going through and explain the options available to you.
