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Is There an Alternative to Accutane?

Going on accutane seems so drastic. I stopped back at my doc for cysts that got larger after getting injected and am on antibiotics. He suggested that...

What Happens After I Finish Accutane Treatment ?

I will be finishing a 6 month treatment in a few days and will see my derm a few days after. A few months ago he mentioned we'd discuss...

I Have Been on Accutane for Three Months And My Doc Says It's Done Its Job. Should I Discontinue Use?

My doctor says my acne is gone and she took me off of it yesterday my questing is after three months is it smart to go off it I'm a 6'1 male...

How Long After Stopping Accutane Should I Wait Before I Can Drink Again?

Going on a trip were drinking may be involved. This happens to be at the end of my treatment. How long should I wait?

Accutane Dosage: to Minimalise Side-effects, is It Better to Take 20mg/day over a Longer Period or 40mg/day over Half the Time?

I have been on 20mg/day of accutane for 1 wk. I would like to know if I could minimalise the side-effects by taking double the dosage (40mg/day) for...

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...

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...

Getting Pregnant a Month After Last Accutane Safe?

My last accutane was on 10/5/2012. The next period start on 28/6/2012. Is it safe if i want to get conceive immediately after this period?

Accutane: 20mg Twice a Week As Opposed to 20mg a Day?

Hello I was prescribed accutane at 20mg a day. I had bad side effects and was generally very scared. I stopped and now considering trying 20mg every...

Best Moisturizer for Dry and Flaking Skin While on Accutane?

I have recently started accutane and I have been experiencing alot of dryness and flaking skin on my face. Mainly around my mouth, nose, and between...

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