My derm put me on 40 mg of accutane daily and he said we will stay like this for a while What is this supose to mean?I weight 150 pounds i need at least 70mg/day.. I will see results on this LOW dose?When?
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Nearly all of the rashes seen with Accutane have a dry skin component to them, therefore keeping your skin moisturized while on this medication is a MUST! Not only can this prevent rashes from coming, the severity of the rash is much less when it does occur if you have kept your skin...
With the low dose Isotretinoin protocols, it is safe to use topical anti acne agents. With higher doses, the skin tends to be more sensitive. But if you are on a low dose regimen, then it should be fine.
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...