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Will I have an initial breakout on Accutane? (**CONDITIONS**)

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(@808toms)

Posted : 12/06/2017 5:26 pm

Hey guys,

Im currently on Differin 0.3% and Minocycline 100mg twice daily. Ive been on the Differin for 3 months and the mino for less than 2 weeks. The Differin was doing absolutely nothing but ruining my skin, and the mino has helped me out a lot. BUT, Im still getting new pimples every day, and Im not too fond of the Minocycline.

Im looking for people who have transitioned straight from retinoids and/or Minocycline into Accutane and if you had an initial breakout? My face is FILLED with PIH (literally jaw and cheeks are almost as much PIH as normal skin) and I really would like to avoid another severe breakout, or at least know what I am getting into so I can mentally prepare.

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(@juwalker)

Posted : 12/06/2017 5:42 pm

Everyone is different and the extent of initial breakout is different too. Some derms prescribe lower doses to start to reduce the severity. Don't let the possibility put you off. The derm should be able to advise and help you if you do. All the best.

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(@808toms)

Posted : 12/06/2017 9:12 pm

Juwalker, yep understood thanks! Its just that I havent heard of ANYONE switching from Differin to Accutane having an initial breakout. Im pretty sure it still happens, but just looking to see how uncommon it really is.

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