I've been on accutane for 5 months now and I'm beginning to notice how much hair has grown on my neck and sideburns and I am a female! I was not aware of this side effect and am very scared this will stay! Does anyone know if this will go away after treatment or am I stuck like this permanently? Please help
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Yes, unfortunately Accutane can be very expensive. Talk to your dermatologist to see if they know of specialty pharmacies in your area that can get it for you at the best price.
I think you should have been on Accutane for at least 20 weeks to get the maximum benefit. You were also on a very low dose, and maximum efficacy of Accutane is 20 weeks of 0.5 - 1 mg/kg per day.