Would you recommend Accutane on regular or ultra-low dose?

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Hi, I am a 36 male and diagnosed acne rosacea since 4 years ago. My derm is going to put me on a 10mg/day of accutane for about 1-2 months, then eventually get it up to 20-30mg/day for the whole course, which is 5-6 months. Would this still be too strong Rosacea sufferer? My condition is more on the pustules then redness and I weight about 140lbs. I heard that some people take about 10mg of accutane 2-3 times a week for a prolong period. Is it better? For how long? Please help, thanks!!

Melanie Hecker, MD · Answer

I believe the proper dose of Accutane is 0.5 - 1 mg/kg per day for at least 20 weeks of continuous therapy.  This dosing is the most studied and published.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Usually the only time I put people on long-term, low doses is if they have already completed a full regimen. So I would do as your derm suggests and go with the 6 month regimen and then maybe go on a long-term dosage after that as a form of "maintenance". "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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