60kg female on 80mg of accutane a day - 6 months and not responding! (photos)

I think you might need an increase in your dose.  Check with your doctor on that.  Sometimes you may need to be on an antibiotic along with the Accutane if the acne is severe.  Sometimes even an oral steroid may help for a short period of time when you start Accutane if the acne...

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 (Isotretinoin) is standardly prescribed on a 1 mg/kg body weight basis for the treatment of nodulocystic acne.    In the USA, patients actually have to be registered on iPledge which monitors your treatment program, the labs monthly, and participates in approving your monthly pre...

Thanks you for your question. Given that Accutane can impact liver function, any supplement that can also potentially effect the liver should be avoided. In general, it would safest to avoid supplements while on Accutane due to possible interactions. However, you...

Accutane does get absorbed better with fatty foods, but if fatty foods make you break out more take it with a normal meal.  It should still work well for you.  You could try a brand of Accutane called Absorica which the company reports good absorption regardless of the food with...

The only time you have to be on a 30 day hold is the original time after enrolling in the program, and then if you miss your window (meaning you don't follow the timing your doctor has given you). So if you follow what your doctor has laid out for timing, you will be fine. If you mess it up then...