Im planning on ending Accutane, but I'm worried that I have become too dependent on it, and I'm worried that my acne will return. Are these possible?
Answer: Acne/Accutane The majority of patients who complete a course of Isotretinoin will be acne free but there are some who may need to repeat after a year if scarring cystic acne returns. To reduce risk of treatment failure, a patient who completes the full course can use a topical retinoid for preventive maintenance. It is best to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist for the best results and safety.
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Answer: Acne/Accutane The majority of patients who complete a course of Isotretinoin will be acne free but there are some who may need to repeat after a year if scarring cystic acne returns. To reduce risk of treatment failure, a patient who completes the full course can use a topical retinoid for preventive maintenance. It is best to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist for the best results and safety.
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January 29, 2020
Answer: Accutane and acne Thank you for your question!There is a chance of your acne returning after you stop using Accutane, however, it depends on how long you were taking the medication for and if you were combining it with any other acne treatments.Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. I recommend a combination of Cosmelan, salt facials, peels, lasers, microneedling with PRP, blue light, radiofrequency and isotretinoin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 29, 2020
Answer: Accutane and acne Thank you for your question!There is a chance of your acne returning after you stop using Accutane, however, it depends on how long you were taking the medication for and if you were combining it with any other acne treatments.Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. I recommend a combination of Cosmelan, salt facials, peels, lasers, microneedling with PRP, blue light, radiofrequency and isotretinoin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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June 30, 2009
Answer: Acne and Accutane Treatment Acne is influenced by genetic, hormonal, environmental, stress, and possibly even food related factors. Accutane can do little to treat any of these multifactorial causes. Thus, depending on your variant of acne, it is unlikely to 'cure' your condition.
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June 30, 2009
Answer: Acne and Accutane Treatment Acne is influenced by genetic, hormonal, environmental, stress, and possibly even food related factors. Accutane can do little to treat any of these multifactorial causes. Thus, depending on your variant of acne, it is unlikely to 'cure' your condition.
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Answer: Acne recurrence after Accutane Thank you for your question!
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Answer: Acne recurrence after Accutane Thank you for your question!
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March 25, 2019
Answer: What happens when you complete 5 months of Accutane It usually takes 5 months to completely clear severe nodulocystic acne with Accutane therapy. 80% of cases will never have acne ever again based on my experience. 20% will experience some form of acne down the road usually needing milder treatments.I hope this is helpful.Steven Greene MD, Advanced Dermatology and Laser Institute of Seattle
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March 25, 2019
Answer: What happens when you complete 5 months of Accutane It usually takes 5 months to completely clear severe nodulocystic acne with Accutane therapy. 80% of cases will never have acne ever again based on my experience. 20% will experience some form of acne down the road usually needing milder treatments.I hope this is helpful.Steven Greene MD, Advanced Dermatology and Laser Institute of Seattle
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