Taking Accutane for Rhinophyma, It has Gotten Worse and Spread, Should I Discontinue Use of Clarvis?

I am a 34 year old female on a 60 mg a day, 5 month course of Clarvis (Accutane) for moderate rhinophyma on my cheeks and nose. I just finished my second month of treatment and have not noticed any improvement. In fact, the rhinophyma on my nose has spread and become more noticeable. Should I stop taking Clarvis? Does it take longer to work on rhinophyma? If I continue with this course of treatment, when will I see results?

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Rhinophyma and accutane

Accutane can be effective in treating rhinophyma, but it does take longer. Typically patients who take Accutane for acne start seeing results at months 2-3, so you're not far behind that. I would suggest you continue the Accutane. I have recommended it for people with rhinophyma and have found it to be effective - in fact there's not much else that's remotely effective. It will take several months for you to see results, maybe 3-4 and you will need to most likely be on a low dose... more

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CopyKat 1 Jan 2013

36 year old male Here's how I'm treating my rhinophyma when I first discovered it (cheaply I might add) Chemical peel the affected area of the nose - Aim for triangular shape Every 3-4 days 20% Salycilic Acid - 2 mins 30% Salycilic Acid - 2 mins 70% Glycolic Acid - 2 mins (get this if the salicylic acid is taking too long to burn down the skin) Neutralize and moisturize with JoJoba Oil

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