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Is Ok to Take Accutane Just for One Month?

Hello Doctors, my doctor gave me Roaccutan 20 mg. He explained me about the risk of pregnancy but didnt explain me much. Then i researched on internet...

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Should I Use Retin-A Micro After Accutane?

Just finishing up my second course, and am being prescribed Retin-A Micro again. I did this after the first course, but it didn't seem to help. Should...

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Is It Safe to Take Solupred 20 Mg with Accutane?

I've been taking accutane for 5 months with no improvement , or lets say that i turned from having mild acne into severe one , i have breakouts almost...

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2 Months Off From 6 Month Accutane Treatment and Breaking Out Again?

I was on Accutane for 6 months ( I had mild acne and amoxicillin would only work) I have been off of it for 2 months and have begun to break out again...

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My Dermatologist Put Me on a Maintance Doseof Accutane 40mg 1-2 Times Weekly. Does This Sound Like the Right Dosage?

My Dermatologist Put Me on a Maintance Doseof Accutane 40mg 1-2 Times Weekly. Does This Sound Like the Right Dosage? I finished a 4 month course of...

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Derm Starting Son on 80 Mg Accutane?

My son is 23 and just starting accutane. Weighs 140 lbs. derm is starting him on 80 mg For 4 months. im concerned about bad side effects on such a...

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Accutane for 10 Months Without Results, What is the Next Step if Any?

 It has been about 4 years from when I was on it.  Last derm I went to wanted to cut out every single one over the span of 6 months....

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I Have Occasional Acne and Clogged Pores, My Doc Wants to Put Me on Accutane?

Hey, i have occasional acne , cysts specially during the time of the month..or sometimes lack of sleep. I just turned 20, and recently faced some...

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Second Time on Accutane What Are Chances of Relapse with This Course and Can I Take my Valcyclovir with It?

I am a 32 year old female who has already been on accutane once. I started getting acne and rosacea at age 30 . I was perscribed 5 month course...

Off of Accutane 6 Weeks, Is It Okay to Have Breast Augmentation and LipoSuction/Fat Grafting?

Finished Accutane treatment (6 mths of low dose 20mg then 40mg & end) I scheduled a breast augmentation & lipo in 4 weeks. Surgeon explained...

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