I am on my second round of Accutane and I want to ask about the purge but with a little specifications

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I have taken accutane before 8 mg for 6 months this is my second round . It’s been a few weeks now I’m on 8 mg daily dose . Will I experience a bad purge like last round again ? My first round of accutane ended last September 2023 . I don’t have severe acne it’s mild and not cystic .but I suffer from hyperpigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 terms of skincare, always wear an appropriate sunscreen and reduce direct sun exposure. In my patients, I recommend a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase whenever they are on Accutane. This will keep the skin hydrated and reduce the oiliness of the skin that is associated with oil-based moisturizers.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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