I’m 24 and have been dealing with what I would consider “mild” acne since my mid teens. I’ve just switched to a new dermatologist since my old one retired. Prior to this derm, I’ve used differin, benzoyl peroxide, and duac spot treatment, which generally helped. I even did a stint on doxycycline. But when I turned 23 my acne came back and nothing works. This is the worst it’s ever been. Forehead, shoulders, even scalp and scalp line. I’m just unsure if accutane is worth the risks?
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Hi there,
It is important that you discuss this with your Dermatologist. Nothing would be my answer until you have completed your treatment and then ask your physician what he recommends. You can cause more harm if you do not seek a plan from your doctor.
Best of luck..
Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. I recommend a combination of Cosmelan, salt facials, peels, lasers, microneedling with PRP, blue light, radiofrequency and isotretinoin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Thanks for your question. It is very reasonable to consider a much longer course of accutane than the traditional 6 months. I would recommend working with your dermatologist to make sure you have no underlying risk factors for liver damage, no other medication use that would be harmful, and get...
