How Long Does It Take Before a 5-month Course of Accutane Takes Effect?

Hey, Thanks again for all the replies, very informative! Quick question; How long would one have to wait after a 5 month course of accutane to get...

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Accutane Cured Acne but Left Scars

I've had acne off and on now for the past 4 years. I recently finished using Accutane and now my acne is gone but i have some ugly scars that I didn't...

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What's Allowed While Taking Accutane?

I'm about to start Accutane treatment within the next month and just had a few questions: 1)Is alchol (in moderation) allowed while taking...

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Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing After Accutane Treatments

I am done with the 6-month Accutane treatment, and now I am desperately waiting to get either a Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing for severe acne....

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Will Acne Return if I Stop Taking Accutane?

Im planning on ending Accutane, but I'm worried that I have become too dependent on it, and I'm worried that my acne will return. Are these possible?

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Accutane and Laser Hair Removal

I took Accutane for 6 weeks and stopped. I will not be continuing with it  anymore. Can I have laser hair removal on my chin area, say in 2 months?

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When Will I See Improvement from Accutane?

I'm currently in my 6th week of a 4-month course of Accutane 60 mg. I was wondering, when I will be seeing some sort of an improvement? I have a few...

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Accutane for Clogged Pores, Whiteheads and Blackheads?

I do not really get many large pimples; but I have clogged pores with whiteheads, blackhead and the occasional small pimple. Can going on a third...

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Can I Have Laser Treatments While I'm Taking Accutane?

I am taking Accutane 40 mg twice a week. Can I have facial laser treatments? This dose was prescribed by my Dermatologist and it has helped to control...

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Acne Rosacea and Accutane?

I have acne rosacea on my cheeks and nose. I've used many things from antibiotics(minocycline,tetracycline) to topical antibiotics( erytromicin,...

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Is Accutane Making my Rosacea Worse?

I have been using Accutane (10mg/day) for 5 weeks for severe rosacea - nose swelling, flushing, bumps.  The swelling and redness recently got...

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Accutane 2nd Time Around Makes a Difference?

I have been on Accutane and after 10 months of being off of it, I started to break out again. Should I consider going on Accutane again? Or start...

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Can I Have Liposuction While I'm Taking Accutane?

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Red Patches on Face After Accutane

I’ve been on Accutane for ten months now. To start with, my acne wasn’t extremely bad but I did have acne. Now, I have red patches on my...

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Am I Now Dependent on Accutane?

I took Accutane for 4 years, with very low dose in the past 3 years. My face was not perfect, but much better. I stopped the treatment 5 months ago,...

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Is Accutane Usually Covered by Insurance?

If not, what is the cost of Accutane if I pay out-of-pocket?

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Safe Hair Removal Products While on Accutane?

I am in my second month on accutane.  Are there any products, other than waxing, to remove facial hair?

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Can I Have Restylane Lip Enhancement While I'm on Accutane?

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When Can I Get Laser or Chemical Treatment for Acne Scars After Accutane?

I am another victim of nodular acne, and thanks to Accutane, that problem was taken care of. Except for the scars. I don't have a large amount of...

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Skin Damage from 2nd Degree Sunburn While on Accutane

About 8 months ago, I got a severe 2nd degree sun burn on face while on Accutane. It healed right after but a few months later skin on face is very...

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Safe to Drink Alcohol While on Accutane?

I went out drinking last night and I'm on Accutane, should I worry? I'm on 60 Mg of Accutane a day, if this is the only alcohol I consume while on the...

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When to Quit Accutane?

I've heard you're not supposed to stay on Accutane or Roaccutane for longer than about 6 months. I've been on it for about a year and my acne still...

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Permanent Damage from Sunburn While on Accutane?

I've been on Accutane for about 3 months. Unfortunately, I got badly sunburned last week while playing golf. To make matters worse, I went running...

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Acne Relapse Rates for Adults After Treatment with Accutane

I'm a male and didn't get acne until I was 25. My diet really hasn't changed (now it's super healthy). Is there a particular reason for why I got acne...

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How Can I Prevent Achy Joints from Accutane?

I am beginning Accutane treatment in two weeks. My biggest conern is that almost everyone who uses the drug complains about achy joints. I am a...

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Chances of Acne Coming Back After Accutane Treatment?

What are the chances of my acne coming back? I took Accutane for 142 days at a 80mg/day... the total mgs that I took was 11360 mg. Im 18 years old,...

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Acne Scar Treatment While on Accutane?

What acne scar treatment can be done while on Accutane?

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Occasional Breakout While on Accutane

Is it normal to still have the occasional breakout when I have been on Accutane for 2 1/2 months? It happened once but I believe it happened because...

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Manual Exfoliants While on Low Dose Accutane?

Is it okay to use manual exfoliants while on low dose Accutane? I know it's generally not advised, but if the person is generally reacting well to...

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Is Hyperpigmentation a Side Effect of Accutane?

I completed 16 weeks of Accutane and want to know if hyperpigmentation is a side effect of this drug. I started noticing hyperpigmentation overnight...

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Chances of Acne Recurrence After Accutane?

I'd like to know if acne will come back after an Accutane course? What does it depend on? Thanks.

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Studies on Pregnancies After Accutane Use?

I have been unable to locate information on the web regarding pregnancies after Accutane. I know of or have heard of several people who say they were...

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What is Accutane?

I know accutane is a acne medication, but can you tell me more about this treatment for acne

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How Long After Accutane Can I Get a Salicylic Gel Peel?

I finished a three month course of Accutane (80 mg) a month ago with great results and wanted to know how long I needed to wait before using a 20%...

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Did Accutane Affect Healing from Sunburn?

I just stopped Accutane about three months ago. I recently got mild sunburn on my face and when I went to my doctor, she gave me Cutivate and...

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Coloring Hair While on Roaccutane?

I am using Roaccutane and I have been told that I cannot color my hair. Is this true? I usually have the tip cap on and the hair colour doesnt touch...

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Moisturizing Product to Use After Accutane?

My skin is peeling a little but more annoyingly, it is often very tight, even though I am moisturizing it. I have fine wrinkles now where I smile if I...

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Why Does Acne Relapse After Accutane Treatment?

I have taken accutane 20mg for four and half months, but again after 3 mths of stop gap acne coming out what should i do? I am 54kg want to get rid of...

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Accutane a Second Time?

I've been there before with Accutane. It's been 2 years and I'm getting the return of the cystic acne again. I hate this outcome. Is a second course...

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Is It Safe to Have Hyaluronic Acid Injections While on Accutane?

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Is It Safe to Increase Accutane Dosage?

I've been for 2 months on Roaccutan (Accutane) and unfortunately, I can't see any improvement. My daily dose is 30 mg and I weigh 72 kilos (158 lbs)....

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Does Kaiser Insurance Cover Accutane?

I want to get on Accutane. I have Kaiser, will they take my insurance?

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Accutane for Oily Skin?

Do you recommend Accutane for an extremely oily t-zone if there's no acne? Can Accutane decrease the oil production?

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Hair Dye 1-2 Weeks After Accutane?

Can I dye my hair 1-2 weeks after stopping low dose (20mg) Accutane? I've heard that you should wait 1-2 weeks after Accutane to dye your hair...

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Is It Safe to Take Accutane and Amoxicillin at the Same Time?

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Tanning After Accutane?

I'm a male, 70 kgs, and have been taking Accutane for 7 months, 40 mg daily. I would like to know whether I will be able to suntan right after...

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How Long Does Redness Last After Stopping Accutane?

I was on Accutane for 142 days on a 80 mg/day, currently I am 2 weeks post Accutane. I am clear, and have some raised scars...I will fix these scars...

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When to Expect Accutane to Starts Working?

I just started Accutane and I was wondering when I should expect it to start working. Also, are there any preventative things I can do while I'm on it.

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Dry, Thin Skin from Accutane?

I went through a course of Accutane (Roccutane) treatment a few years ago. Since then, my skin seems much thinner and drier. Could the Accutane have...

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Can Low Dose Accutane Help with Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

What about low dose Accutane? Can it help? I will soon begin taking 10 mg every other day to treat hyperplasia sebaceous glands. In only 3 months,...

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Accutane for Clogged Pores and Small Pimples?

I do not really get many large pimples, but more clogged pores with whiteheads, blackhead and the occasional small pimple.Can going on a third course...

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Is a Generic Form of Accutane Available?

I do not have insurance, is there a generic form of Accutane that is not priced outrageously? I am a 21-year-old male. I would consider my acne severe.

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How Effective is Roaccutane for Acne?

I have been on the tablets for about 4-5 weeks and the acne is getting worse. Could you tell me when I will see an improvement?

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What Can Be Done About Hair Loss from Accutane?

I, like many others, have finished my Accutane treatments 3 years ago and immediately experienced heavy thinning of hair. I am a 22-year-old female...

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Staph Infection Prevention While on Accutane

I've just started taking Accutane (20mg/AM, 40mg/PM). My doctor also prescribed me Mupirocin ointment as a precaution to avoid getting a staph...

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How Long Until I See Accutane Results?

My son started Accutane 45 days ago. He had gone through the gamut of products and drugs to control it to no avail. His acne was about a 7 on a...

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Risks of Birth Defects from Accutane Even After Years Later?

I'm just scared I am doing such harm to my body. Is there a big percentage of birth defects after taking medication even years later? I know you have...

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Accutane for Pimples and Blackheads?

I am a 57 year old female who has acne since age 12. They were never large cystic acne, but pimples and blackheads. My dermatologist prescribed...

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Acne Gets Worse on Roaccutane Before Improvement?

When on Roaccutane  does everyone's acne get worst before it gets better? I have only been on Accutane for 2 weeks and 4 days and my acne has...

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Recommended Accutane Dosage for Male?

I'm wondering, how many milligrams of Accutane should I take per day? I am 23 years old, male and I weigh 60 kg. Thanks.

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Photo Dynamic Therapy During Accutane?

I'm going to start Accutane in a couple of days. I will also be doing Photo Dynamic Therapy treatments. Would this affect my face in any way? Is it...

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Can Accutane Trigger Male Pattern Baldness?

I took accutane for 6 months and noticed my hairline receded drastically on both temples. Could the accutane have triggered male pattern baldness?

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What Are the Risks and Benefits from Accutane?

I've had mild acne since my teens and am now 30. I've been on different prescription oral medicines for the last 10 years, currently on Solodyn. I'm...

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Birth Control Pill or Accutane for Treating Acne?

I've had a few consultations with dermatologists asking them if i could take accutane and the response was always no, because they only prescribe...

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Cellulite from Accutane?

Is it possible for Roaccutane treatment to cause cellulite or make it worse ? If yes, can it be reversed by discontinuing the medcine? And how long...

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Accutane for PCOS-related Acne and Oily Skin?

I have scarring, mild to moderate acne, but I often scar (small ice pick scars and needle point scars). I've been prescribed 20mg/day of Accutane for...

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Waiting Time for Accutane After Scar Improvement Procedures?

How long should I wait AFTER Dermaroller, Fraxel Laser (Restore) or Microdermabrasion BEFORE starting Accutane? My skin is really...

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Is Nixoderm Safe to Use After Accutane?

Is it ok to use Nixoderm face medication two weeks after I stopped Accutane? If not, how long should I wait? Thank you

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Using Accutane Without Mupirocin?

I have had acne for almost 10 years now. I have tried everything and am tired of bad skin. I started Accutane this week and was prescibed mupirocin...

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Round Marks on Neck Due to Accutane?

Hi, my girlfriend recently came back from a trip and has red round marks (there are about 3 of them) on her neck. She is taking Accutane. She has been...

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Affects of Herbal Supplements on Accutane?

Can dietary herbal supplements interfere with Accutane or Bactrim in any way?

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Does Accutane Cause Balding?

I have heard from a couple of people that a side effect of Accutane is balding, so I'm wondering if this is true.

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Other Procedures Allowed While on Accutane?

I was wondering what cosmetic procedures are allowed during Accutane treatment? I know Microdermabrasion, Fraxel, and Chemical peels are out of the...

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Is It Safe to Take L-Glutathione Pills While on Accutane?

I am on Accutane for my acne and as no treatments such as chemical peels, or dermabrasion are possible at the moment due to me taking Accutane, would...

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How Long After Accutane Can You Drink Alcohol?

I'm going to be turning 21 about a month before my course is finished... so I'm going to have a lot of pressure to get really drunk. My...

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