Been struggling with quite severe acne for about 8 years, now I'm 18. For the past 2 years, my derma gave me clindamycin, AHA 10, Differin gel for the 1st then switched to retinoic acid 0.025% for the 2nd but with no significant changes. Just recently over a online consult, I was prescribed Accutane to also help with my oiliness but I have yet to start taking it since my research says that it should be a last resort but I have yet to try other antibiotics, hormones etc. Should I be worried?
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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...
Thank you for your question. Accutane (isotretinoin) dosing is based on an individual's weight, which is 1 mg per kilogram for 4 months. Therefore, if you weigh 60 kg, then your minimum recommend total dose will be isotretinoin 60 mg per day for four months. Some providers prefer to start...
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...
