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Would a low dose of Accutane eliminate the risk of purging?

I've been on dianette for acne for a very long time but due to my age my GP has said I've got less than a year left on it. I still get

Roaccutane+azithromycin & 2.vitamin B6-B1, vitamin D, & calcium oxide) can I take number 1 while using these vitamins? (Photos)

I had been on roaccutane last year for 4months,after a year now I'm facing the same problem from the last month and my dermatologists

Roaccutane, strong pain in left shoulder (joint pain), back in certain positions & chest tightness. Hard to breath sometimes?

-220 pound, male -Got roaccutane 40mg due cystic acne (did steroid cycle) -attached bloowork 2months after cycle (is the estradiol

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Which procedure can be used for skin tightening while on low dose Accutane?

I'm curious what options exist for me while I currently take low dose (30 to 60mg/week, 1 or 2x30mg pills/week) acctane to improve skin

Painful cystic acne/folliculitis? Can Accutane fix this? (Photo)

Hi I have deep&elongating cystic lesions in my skin, some lasting 7 years. Think of them as trees that have branches that spread. They

Very small cysts continuing to appear on Ears. Cant find cause!

I am 185 lb early 20s male. I do not have acne, but I do have cysts that are appearing in my outer ears. It is ramping up and they are very

How long do patients usually purge on Accutane?

I am 44 years old and have struggled with cystic acne for about 5 years. I only get one or 2 every other month, but I scar very easily. My

Im about to be on month 6 of Accutane and had clear skin thru the first 3-4 months, but my acne has come back, is this normal?

As a teenager, I had severe breakouts and went on Accutane with success. Seven years later, occasional breakouts became more severe and I

My acne cleared in the first few weeks. It's been 3 months, can I stop taking it early? What are the chances it comes back?

I've been on Accutane for 3 months and my acne completely cleared in the first few weeks and hasn't come back at all. I am struggling with

How long will I need to be on low-dose (20mg) Accutane for cystic acne if I am a 165 lb male and I get 1-2 small cysts a month?

Im 165 pound male and I have received a rx for low dose 20mg accutane/day for occasional lower face cystic acne (maybe 1-2 small