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Accutane for PCOS-related Acne and Oily Skin?
asked 2 years ago by EdieBeale in New York, NY
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
Question viewed 1,110 times
Tags: male, acne, ice pick scar, oily skin, scar, side effects, skin
I have scarring, mild to moderate acne, but I often scar (small ice pick scars and needle point scars). I've been prescribed 20mg/day of Accutane for 6 months.
I've tried Aldactone and birth control pills with moderate improvement but am still dissatisfied with the results. Can I expect improvement from this dosage of Accutane? And should I worry about side effects at this dosage?
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Accutane for PCOS-related acne and oily skin
You should expect some improvement of your acne at this dosage. 20 mg of Accutane is not a high dose. Different practitioners prescribe Accutane differently. I typically recommend starting on a lower dosage, but ramp up to 1 mg/kg (for example, 60 mg for a 60 kg person) daily dosage for however long it takes to reach a target dose of 120-150 mg/kg body weight. This treatment course, however, can be adjusted, based on the side effects the person is experiencing, which may limit the...
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Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist