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Low Dose Accutane for Seborrhea

Dear Doctors, I have had excessive production of sebum (seborrhea) from my nose pores since I was 16 years old. Since 5 years ago I get seborrheic...

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What is the Most Effective Cumulative Dose for Accutane?

I have read that the most effective cumulative dose for Accutane is between 120-150mg/kg. Does this only improve chances of Accutane efficacy if you...

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How Long Does an Accutane Pill Take to Be Absorbed?

I know they're processed by the liver. How long does accutane take to "get out" of the stomach? the reason why i'm asking this is...

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When Starting a Second Course of Accutane, Does the Dose of the First Course Still Counts?

I am about to start a second course of accutane, in the past (first course, 4 years ago) I was on 30 mg per month for 6 months. I kept me clear for...

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What is the Success Rate of Clearing Acne with Accutane? I Have Moderate Acne.

What is the Success Rate of Clearing Acne with Accutane? I Have Moderate Acne.

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Some Questions Regarding Accutane. Will Accutane Leave Marks? What Should I Avoid Eating?

Hello everyone I have a few questions about accutane. (1)What can I eat and what should I avoid? (2)Should I take any vitamins while on accutane?...

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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 Happens if You Miss a Month of Accutane?

I am away on vacation abroad and unfortunately i've only brought with me a months supply of accutane... I am on a modified accutane dose of 280mg only...

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Short Course of Accutane (3 Months)

I'm currently on a 3 month course of accutane. It's 40mg/day. So far I've seen great result. I started off with moderate acne and I now...

How Effective is Cortisone with Accutane?

I have been on RoAcuutane for 20 days & my face got worse with flare up skin (see pic) now my doctor put me on steroid "predinsone" to help with...

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