It is my second time taking Accutane. The first time, I took about 120 mg/kg, maybe less. This time, I have already taken about 150 mg/kg, and I am about to finish my course in a few days. My goal was to have zero acne during the last month of the course, so the chances of the acne coming back would be as low as possible. However, I still get one pimple a week (a small one that disappears after 1 day). So, I am wondering if I need to stop taking Accutane or not. Thank you!
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Answer: Deciding Whether to Continue or Stop Accutane: Key Considerations
Dear patient, Please don't consider this medical advice. I am not familiar with your medical history and background. Having said that, generally speaking, acne can be caused by bacteria, yeast and other organisms on the skin, hormonal changes, food triggers and more.
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New round - new countdown, do not worry! The cumulative dose is a range not one number so you may add a month or even 2. From some studies and my experience with Accutane the duration of treatment matters, sometimes it is best to stay on the medication longer using the lower dose. I nearly never...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...