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Week 9! Alicia, it looks like you may be picking at your pimples. Of course, I've done the same in the past, but try to resist the temptation. I found a new pimple the other day, but both of us hav...

Thank you! I hope your course is going great as well! Tomorrow I'll update on my 8th week

Yes. I posted a new picture today. The others are from last month or even earlier.

Week 7! Should I worry about drinking while on Accutane? I know I'm going to a wine walk on Saturday with a couple friends, but I don't want to compromise the efficacy of Accutane with alcohol. I thin...

Jamie, I definitely agree that an initially low dose would mean a calmer breakout. My breakout was pretty severe, so I can see the benefits of that treatment plan. Thank you, Crys! I hope you have ama...

Blondie, I think your dose is too low. I weigh less than 100 pounds and I've always been prescribed 40 milligrams. Research on Accutane suggests 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day is appropriate for treating acne.

Taylor, did your acne return to what it was like before you were on Accutane? That's unusual that your dosage would be increased, then decreased. My dermatologist told me I'm staying at 40 milligrams ...

I'm a perfectionist as well, so I can relate. Is your dose still 20 milligrams like you said in your video? That seems low because I weigh about 90 pounds and I was prescribed 40 milligrams. Also, I f...

Hi James! Thanks for the encouraging words. I looked at your pictures and video. I don't think your acne is that bad. You have great features that most people will notice long before they look at your...

Hi there! My name is Katie and I'm 21 years old. Unfortunately, I've battled acne vulgaris for years despite my attempts with tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, cortisone injections, creams, and ...