I started at 20 mg for five months and now I'm down to 10mg on my last month. My dermatologist doesn't explain much but I haven't had any signs of new acne since the middle of the 4th month which is why I'm guessing she lowered the dose.
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This is a tricky
question and the answer depends on the treating physician and their comfort
level of using laser hair removal when on or just off Accutane. Many years ago, when I was a dermatology
resident, our program published a paper that said if you had dermabrasion (the
real thing) within...
It would be fine as long as your treating permanent cosmetic artist is aware and consents. I would be fine to have you do it, but it's up to that person as their license is involved. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only...
I prefer to prescribe low doses of Accutane so that my patients stick with the regimen. I'd rather have people on the meds longer with lower doses than have to deal with side effects. If you are uncomfortable, talk to your prescribing derm about lowering your dosage. Ultimately it will mean...
