Like nearly every blog I've read, I've tried everything for my acne, and now have decided on Accutane. I am taking 80mg a day, which is a high dose for my weight of 125lbs. I do not have cystic acne, but stubborn superficial acne on my face and back. I am half way through my 4th month,and have only seen mild results. I saw my derm today, desperate to know why I have not had better results. He decided to extend the drug to 6 months, but I am discouraged that I will not respond. Thoughts? Advice?
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Yes, you can discontinue and restart for a short period of time while on vacation to reduce sun sensitivity. However, you may get an acne flare. I usually recommend to my patients that we lower the dose to 10 mg and then increase back to the full dose when they return. Either way, you should be...
Some physicians will allow you to have certain facials or other procedures done during a course of Accutane. However, some physicians will make you wait a minimum of 6 months to a year before having any type of facial procedure done after finishing a course of Accutane. While I believe it's...
If you have white clogged pores under the skin (closed comedones), they should be extracted before starting Accutane since they may become inflamed and cause an initial flare. Tretinoin cream may have already helped dissolve them. I have patients stop minocycline for 1 month before...
