I am currently on 40mg per day and this is my last month (6th month) on roaccutane. can I increase it to 60mg per day to speed up the process? I weigh about 47kgs.
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You will definitely see results on 40mg/day, most likely by the end of the first month or so.
However, those results might not last on a long term basis if the course of the low dose treatment isn't long enough. Therefore it is not whether the 40mg/day will help but if it will be...
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.