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Usually a six month course is recommended, but in actuality, many people seem to stop around 4-5 months. You may experience a resurgence in your acne, but it is likely that it will not be as bad as before treatment. No guarantees, however.What side effects are you having?Best of luck!Dr. Cayton
If Accutane is stopped before the full course, the acne may flare but it is unlikely that it would be worse than before. For the best results and to ensure a good treatment it is best to continue until your dermatologist recommends to stop based on clinical judgment.
Any dose of Accutane will make you more sensitive to the sun and can lead to sunburns, so lowering the dose would not make a big difference. You can still enjoy the summer you just need to be careful in the sun and be smart about spending time outside. If the acne is severe enough to...
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...
The simple answer is yes, although most non cosmetic dermatologists will tell you to do nothing on your skin till done with the isotretinoin. I use salicylic acid peels, microneedling, skin care and facials on patients while on isotretinion. Best, Dr. Emer.
In my opinion, you are 25 mg / kg short of your ideal cumulative dose of isotretinoin.Around 80% of patients who receive a total dose of 120 mg / kg relapse, while only 30% of patients with a total dose of 150 mg / kg relapse.Thus, the dose over one course of treatment should be at least 120 mg...
While my patients take Isotretinoin, I recommend that they avoid all additional Vitamin A supplements. Patients may take a multivitamin if they like, but taking additional vitamin A tablets should be avoided. Vitamin A, D, E, and K are lipid soluble. If you take excess Vitamin...
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