2 months and 2 weeks on Accutane and see no difference at all? Female teen.

March 29, 2017
Asked By:123yn in Bald Knob, AR

I've been on accutane for 2 months and a half now with moderate reoccuring cystic acne, but i see no difference, my skin is not dry at all and just less oily. I weigh 125lbs and i'm 178cm I took 30mg for the first month then 40mg and now started 60mg as my dermatologist was concerned i wasn't dry and i am still getting new pimples maybe 5 times a week, like before. . I'm wondering if Accutane may not be working for me and whether i should continue as its very costly for me.

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September 29, 2023

Answer: No specified time for results as it is different for everyone. Monitor progress to determine if increase in dosage is best

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 29, 2023

Answer: No specified time for results as it is different for everyone. Monitor progress to determine if increase in dosage is best

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2017

Answer: Accutane and expectations

March 30, 2017

Answer: Accutane and expectations

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