Hi I have been on Accutane for 6 months now. The first 4 months I was on 10mg/per day. I did purge a little on the 1st month but it stopped. The 5th and 6th month I am on 10mg/per day except for Monday and Thursday I am on 20mg. So total of 90mg/week. I start noticing new 2 acne spot on my 6th months now. Am I purging? Should I lower back to just 10mg/day total of 70mg/week instead of 90mg/week?
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Answer: Increase in dosage might cause a small amount of purging
The answer is not that simple. It may work if you have papules and pustules and if you have oily skin, but it varies case per case. And you should give it at least a few months, worsening is common at the beginning. It is important to evaluate you properly and see what is the presentation to...
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