I went on accutane for 7 months, with a cumulative dose of 115mg/kg. I am now 3 months off accutane and my skin has become extremely oily again with acne and seborrheic dermatitis. What would be a good dosage/treatment plan for a second course? I’d like an opinion so I can discuss with my dermatologist. Thanks!
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Hi there,
Yes it should help quite a bit! It may help with the KP's as well!
Don't be scared it is a wonderful medication and quite monitored!
Best of luck!
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...
