I did 2courses of accutane (when I was 20, then 23) after trying every prescription pill in the market and now my skin is staring to relapse once again. My GP prescribed Epiduo before giving a referral to the Derm just to see if it works but apparently my skin looked worse. Dried flaky skin with more spots than before. I just dont know what to do anymore.
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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...
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...
The medication, in theory, will take approximately 3-5 days to clear your system but some side effects may persist a bit longer. Symptoms of swollen eyes, burning throat and burning ears are unusual and may be a signal of a more severe reaction or symptoms of a coincidental illness....
