jacno 7 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) My backround: Ive taken a 6 month (40mg 2 months, 80mg 4 months) course of accutane. 1 and a half months later my oily skin came back (i have to wash 3 to 4 times daily) and its been 5 months off and im starting to break out more. I get a chain (one grows, then disappears a week later, then another grows right after, sometimes 2 or 3) of sore pimples that dont eventually release its contents to th surface. They're just tender for 3 days, and go away 6 or 7 days. They dont scar thankfully but im afraid its just going to get worse and turn into what i had before accutane, scarring cysts. Now i talked to my derm today and she said," so you want a month long course?" i thought "theres no way accutane can work that fast and keep the benifits" i asked for 3 months but im sure thats not long enough also. So whats a good short length to take accutane? 3months? 4 months? 5months? She gave me 40mg for 2 months till i see her again to update Edited August 28, 2012 by jacno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Green Gables 518 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) You should look into hormonal treatment instead. Check out the Hormonal forum or the Nutrition / Holistic forum. Sounds like Accutane just isn't working for you. Edited August 30, 2012 by Green Gables Quote Link to post Share on other sites
