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Hey guys!
So, I took 40 mg of accutane 3 days a week for 5 months. I had no initial breakout and my skin cleared within the first three months. While I was on Accutane, I did not have any severe side effects. The only thing I can think of is dry skin, but even that wasn't too bad.
I have been off of Accutane for a couple of months and my skin was perfectly clear up until now. Just this month my skin started getting so much more oilier and my pores have definitely increased significantly! I even switched my moisturizers to ones that do not contain oil. Starting this week, I have broken out all over my forehead and my cheek has several pimples, one of which is huge and painful and just won't go away.
I have a dermatologist appointment in two weeks, but i have no idea what I should do to help my skin stay clear and I don't want my skin to get any worse! I have to leave to visit family soon as well and I want my skin to be clear before then. Please help! What should I ask my dermatologist to do? Should I do another round of Accutane?! How fast does Accutane work the second time around?
it doesn't sound like you even took the full dose for your body weight. Why is that?
I only weigh 90lbs and the derm did not want me to go on too high a dosage. Should I ask him for a higher dosage for my second round?
I would. Usually people take accutane every day of the week and for 6 months.
it doesn't sound like you even took the full dose for your body weight. Why is that?
I only weigh 90lbs and the derm did not want me to go on too high a dosage. Should I ask him for a higher dosage for my second round?
I would. Usually people take accutane every day of the week and for 6 months.
Yeah that's what I was thinking prior to taking Accutane. It just worked so well for me within the first month, that I didn't even consider the dosage the derm prescribed. My face is doing awful right now though and I can't wait to go back on the medication.