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Does Everyone Experience an Initial Breakout when on Accutane?

My Consultant Dermatologist has prescribed me isotretinoin, however after watching youtube diary's of users of this drug, I have my doubts. I...

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Side Effects of Accutane. Normal?

I used accutane for around half a year,20mg each day.My skin started to clear up and but then i noticed some side effects like irritated skin,hair...

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On Accutane, Not Experiencing Breakouts, But Quite Red and Blotchy? (photo)

Hello! I am currently undergoing month 4 of a 5 month treatment of Accutane and am taking 60 mg a day. Although I do not have any legitimate breakouts...

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Day 151 on Accutane and Getting Bumps On Skin, Is This Normal This Far In?

Ok so i got 79 days left on accutane (almost three months) and i've been getting these really tiny bumps for a few weeks(they're pink and...

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Taking Isotretinoin for 2 month 20mg/day! but when I Take Bath or Brush my Hair I See Hair Loss?

My age is 20 and gender male..and iam taking 20mg/day..i see hair loss whenever i take bath or brush my hair i see hair loss more then ever before.....

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If We Stop Accutane (Isotretion) Dosage, is It Possible Again We Get Good Hair Growth? Can Accutane Provide Pemanent Hair Loss?

Sir, i have taken 3 months course of acne with my doctor now i have a problem of hair thining and and hair loss. please sir tell me can i will get my...

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Will I Benifit of Accutane After Taking It for the Second Course?

Actually,i had a bad acne since i was 15 and when i turned 19 i had accutane for the first time and it worked amazingly like never expected...

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Headaches, Heel Pain, Blurry Vision; Should I Stop Taking Accutane?

I have been taking accutane for almost 2 months now. First 2 weeks i experienced a mild headche but it went away with Tylenol, then i was good until i...

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Acne is So Much Worse Day 17 on Accutane?

I know that before u get better u will get worse using accutane. Well I'm using 30mg/day I'm in the first mouth day 17 ,but my acne is so ,so much...

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