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Accutane, 4th Month and Still No Results.. Why?

Like nearly every blog I've read, I've tried everything for my acne, and now have decided on Accutane. I am taking 80mg a day, which is a high...

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What Should I Do if my Acne Come Back After Taking Accutane?

I've been on and off on accutane. I was supposed to be 6 months course of accutane (40mg), but stop at 4 months due to side effect, or maybe...

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Will Angular Cheilitis from Accutane Cause Scars?

I've developed angular cheilitis a week after I started 80mg of Accutane 3 weeks ago (my 4th month). It is very painful. When I wake up in the...

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Accutane Slow to Work After Four Months at 80mg. Need Advice.

Daughter 124lbs. Dose 40mg, 60mg, 60mg, 80mg, start of 5th mo 80mg. Progress VERY slow. Initial brkout worse then any prior to accutane. She still has...

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What to Do to Reduce or Relieve the Muscle and Joint Pain Caused by Accutane?

I am on roaccutane for 4 month now. It was ok so far a part from the usual side effects, however after increasing the dose to 40mg a day, I developed...

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Can I Get a Microdermabrasion After Getting off Accutane?

I took accutane for 4 months with a dosage of 10 mg which is the lowest prescribed dose possible. I have been off for about a month and a half. I have...

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IBS Persists After Accutane Course is Over?

I've been taking Accutane pills (20 mg) for over 4 months. I started presenting abdominal distention and change in bowel movements and last week I...

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What Can I Do to Eliminate my Acne Now?

I have done two full, six month courses of Accutane. While on Accutane my skin was perfectly clear. After my first course of Accutane my skin stayed...

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