I've been taking Accutane for the last eight months (40 mg per day) and will finish the treatment in 50 days, when I will reach a cumulative dose of 150mg/kg. The skin on my face is finally clear, but over the last weeks I have develop keratosis pilaris in my upper arms. I've never had such condition before, so I assume it is caused by the medication. My question is: could the condition improve or disappear after stopping the treatment? I'm a 39 years old male with fair skin. Thanks
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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 two should NOT be taken together. I also question why you only took 20mg Accutane for 8 weeks. That's only a total cumulative dose of 1200mg which is far from an effective dose. I would suggest a visit with your dermatologist to go over everything and would not resume Doxy until speaking...
This depends on the patient and your skin type. This is a question for your dermatologist, see and discuss your skin care routine post Accutane. Best, Dr. Emer.
