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What Dosage of Accutane Should I Use to Reduce Sebum?

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Hi, i have overactive sebum production that makes my face extremely oily and having small occassional breakouts despite good topical regimen with oral doxycycline. done few laser sessions for oil reduction but to no avail. i asked this qn before on realself and was advised to start on low dose accutane. So what is the recommended dosage that i should take to acheive significant oil reduction and yet agains safe for me to go outdoors. i am serving my national millitary conscription. thank you

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