I've been on Roaccutane for 4 and a half months now. My dosages is 2 20 mg per day. My face and back cleared up within 2 months almost perfectly. Now as my treatment is about to end, I break out daily. I keep getting about 1-2 pimples per day but only on my face. Worst breakout was about 2 weeks ago during my menstruation. My chin area had so many pimples on it that it looked like it was burnt. I'm really worried that the medication is, for some reason, stop working for me. I'm very scared.
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Thank you for your question. Another option is going to an aesthetician who can safely and more completely extract the black/white heads using a tool. Retin A can help prevent new black/white heads, but you may need a stronger concentration. I would get an evaluation by a board certified...
Accutane works best when given at a dose of 1mg/kg per day for at least 20 weeks. Tour total dose for the duration of your treatment should be at least 8400 mg. if you stay at 40 mg per day you will need to stay on the medication for at least 30 weeks. If you tolerate 60 mg per day...
Thank you for your question. Being that this is your last month of Accutane it may not be beneficial to increase the dosage since you are at the end of your treatment course (discuss with dermatologist). There is a goal dosage that should be met based on your weight to ensure proper treatment...