I have been on Accutane before but just a couple months after finishing the process, my face started breaking out again. My doctor wants me to stay and start Acutane again but I will be leaving for Europe soon. I am incredibly conflicted and have been trying just about any other alternative remedies and oral medicines. I also worry how many times I must do Accutane for it to work. I’ve changed my diet completely after Accutane to avoid breakouts, but no luck. What should I do? Thank you.
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