I used accutane 20 mg for 3 months for wt 48 kg 2 yrs ago. Now I have acne again. Do I need another course of accutane? (Photo)

October 9, 2014
Asked By:reem salah in sudan

I asked my question 2 days before but without supmiting photos .. i used 20 mg once per day for 3 months my wt 48 kg and my face was clear for 2 yrs now acne came again not too much but this one on the right cheek was very big and discharging pus so i am very disappointed from this now it dried and approximately healed .. please help me do i need another course of accutaine? and if the answer is yes for how long? and the breakout could be as severe as in the first course or less severe?Thanks

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Answer: 3 months on Accutane

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Answer: 3 months of Accutane is RARELY enough

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