Does High-dose Accutane Really Potentially Cause Rosacea?

December 11, 2010
Asked By:Chandler5732 in Los Angeles, CA

I know that low-dose isotretinoin (accutane) 5mg-20mg daily helps treat rosacea. But, I've also heard but never saw any study that high-dose accutane can actually cause rosacea? Is this true? If so, what would be considered high-dose, 2mg/kg or more daily? I'm meaning high-dose as in potentially causing rosacea.

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