I'm going on a month long backpacking trip this summer and want stop Accutane treatment during that time. I've been taking 60mg daily for about 5 months. My skin is just about clear. If I stop taking the medication for this period of time will my acne return?
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September 29, 2023
Answer: May not see desired results after one month
Thanks for the question. There are several considerations and I would hope your local board certified dermatologist spends the time to review them with you. When you took the Isotretinoin (Accutane), did you take it with a high calorie, high fat meal? Did you skip pills? What...
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...
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...