What would be a suggested low-dose accutane amount and regiment for stopping oily skin. I know many doctors do not recommended accutane for oily skin but mine is severe on my nose and I have already tried countless over the counter products and tretinoin topical cream. The tretinoin has help alot with my cystic acne but the oily skin persists. I have heard of many people benefiting from taking low dose accutane once every few days or so and having positive results with no serious side effects.
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July 20, 2015
Answer: Low Dose Accutane for Oily Skin
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Any treatment for acne is a slow and tedious process, and one must be patient to see results. As you mentioned, you are on a low dose Roaccutane (isotretinoin), and your acne may get worse before it gets better. The time of day you take your medication has no effect on your acne; however, what...
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