I have been on accutane for 10 weeks now, starting of on 20, then 30, and now 40mg. I can only see minor improvements with breakouts still happening. Do I need a higher dosage? I weigh 66kg, I'm just worying as its a 6 month course and I'm not far from half way there. Leaving your personal experiences will mean a lot, thanks in advance
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Answer: There is not specific time to determine how long it will take for skin to clear. It is depending on how the body reacts
The only risk to a fetus with Accutane is if the mother is taking the medication. And you cannot pass the medication or enough of it to your wife during pregnancy to do anything.Congratulations on your coming addition.
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...
Hello, Please allow the Accutane time to work and help treat your acne. Be patient and be sure to cleanse your face with a mild cleanser and moisturize at least twice daily. Epiduo will only contribute to extra drying and irritate your skin. I advise against the use of Epiduo...