How long does it take accutane to work...

We typically treat patients for 20 weeks with Accutane.  Although I tell patients to expect clearing by the 10th week, the results vary from person to person.  Even people with the most severe cases of cystic acne can see drying and faster resolution of their cysts after as little as 4 weeks of treatment.  I advise patients that they will continue to breakout but the cysts resolve faster and are less apt to result in scarring.  Accutane continues to be an excellent treatment for papular and cystic acne and prevents scarring on the face, back and chest.