Accutane dosage increase new purging cycle?

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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?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 terms of skincare, always wear an appropriate sunscreen and reduce direct sun exposure. In my patients, I recommend a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase whenever they are on Accutane. This will keep the skin hydrated and reduce the oiliness of the skin that is associated with oil-based moisturizers.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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