I've been on accutane for about a year, and although it's helped, I still have lingering breakouts and pimples. My derm has switched me to absorica LD to see if I absorb it better. Absorica LD is recommended to be taken for 16-20 weeks, but I already surpassed my target dose with the generic accutane. How long should I take the absorica for if I end up clearing up in the first month?
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The cumulative dose approach is the traditional method of prescribing isotretinoin. It suggests a total dose of 120-150 mg/kg over a treatment duration of 20 weeks. Studies have shown this approach to be effective in long-term remission of acne.
The treat-to-clear method involves treating the...
Hello,
It's understandable to be concerned about reaching the cumulative dose of Accutane (isotretinoin), as this can impact the long-term effectiveness of the treatment. Here's some information that might help clarify your situation:
Cumulative Dose: The effectiveness of isotretinoin is often...
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...
