Acne/spots questions for male teen - aahH!! help!?

I also have some pretty bad acne. Last year I went to a dermatologist and she put me on accutane. It worked well. By the time I got off the medication my skin looked like I had never had any acne. But it came back when I got off. I don't think that happens with most people. Some of the side effects were Dry skin, nose bleeds, depression, chapped lips, and probably some other things. My doctor told me the depression was rare, but I noticed it. Maybe I'm just some sort of crazy exception to accutane, but I think it works better for most people. I don't know the answers to most of your questions, but I have heard drinking lots of water will lead to clear skin. Vitamin A is good for your skin. Accutane is pretty much a form of vitamin A. Too much vitamin A will kill your liver, so accutane is a different form of it, so it does not kill your liver, but you still have to get a blood test to make sure. I advise against cutting them off when shaving. Probably the best thing to do is not to touch your face, wash it several times a day, and ask your doctor about accutane.