ha. i am about as white skinned as you can get without being albino. my family came from scotland....all they see is clouds....no sun really. so avoiding the sun for me is just part of my regular routine. the only sides i am experiencing from accutane is chapped lips, and i get achey joints and muscles for about a week after everytime i would get my dosage increased. some people lose hair while on it. the worst its been for me is the some eye lashes have fallen out and occasinally an eyebrow hair or two. but hey, all i have left is one zit on my ass and then im totally clear. its a great feeling.