Accutane relapse after three courses

July 22, 2024
Asked By:Independent642408 in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Since age 9, I've battled acne with three rounds of Accutane. In sixth grade, a 6-month course briefly cleared my skin before it relapsed. Eighth grade's 8-month, 240 mg/day course also failed. High school's 1.5-year Spironolactone treatment showed little improvement. Senior year's year-long low-dose Accutane briefly cleared my skin, but it relapsed after four months. Now on Spironolactone and antibiotics for four months, my skin worsens. Is Accutane even worth anther try?

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Answer: Discussing Accutane and Relapse

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