After how long can I start seeing progress after taking Accutane?

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I have been on accutane for 40 days now and i have been expecting to see prograss but instead my acne is still the same and i have noticed a few new zits on my chin , i have read that people start to clear up after the first month so i am a little bit worried that there is something wrong. P.S i get dry lips and dry skin and my hair also got a little bit dry ., when should i expect my face to start clearing up?

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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Arman David Soleymani, MD · Answer

Don't worry, everyone responds differently. Accutane always works. Knowing when you will see results is impossible, but generally, patients start to see results after 3-4 months.

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

Some people take longer to see progress and this is a sign that you will probably need more of a cumulative dosage. The recommended cumulative dosage is between 8000-16000mg total. It is my experience that people who take longer to see results will need more mg to get to a full cure rate. For slow-going progress most people will start seeing it at about 60 days. Hang in there. "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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