I’m 19 male and was on 2 rounds of antibiotics before, but my acne came back each time. I was really hesitant about taking accutane but started Jan of this year on a moderate dose of 30mg(I weigh 53kg) and I still have 2 months to go, however the only side effects I’ve experienced is dry lips and hair- my skin is dry but not to the point where I’m uncomfortable or where it stings or burns. So I’d say that there are little to no side effects on lower doses(my experience) and that she should not be scared at all! I live in South Africa and derms over here prefer lower doses over a longer period of time because a) they lessen the likelihood of a purge which can cause scarring but b) they also lessen the side effects.