Why you should never take Accutane?
Mar 06, 2010 · Your dose and length of time on Accutane is weight dependant. There is a total dose you need, so depending on how you tolerate it and how high a dose you can take each day will depend on how long. I did 40 first month, went to 60 2nd month, am having some side effects(hair and very dry lips), so wont go up in dose and will be on for 5 months.
Why is Accutane not working for me?
Isotretinoin (trade name: Accutane) is a powerful drug used in the treatment of acne. Four to five months of Accutane treatment usually leads to clearing of acne. It is a potent medication that is very effective for nearly all types of breakouts. Accutane is needed for moderate to severe acne that has failed other treatments.
How long does it take Accutane to leave your system?
May 28, 2011 · Answer: Duration of treatment with Accutane Normally the duration ranges from 4 to 6 months. I recommend 6 months, starting with a lower dose and gradually increasing so that the body has time to adjust to more Accutane. Accutane is the gold standard acne treatment and the only treatment that can actually cure acne.
How long did you stay clear after Accutane?
Jan 04, 2007 · The average course is often thought of as 4 - 5 months. Nowadays many/most dermatologists prescribe a course intended to acheive a cumulative dose of 120-150 mg/kg. Therefore the actual length of the course will depend on how much you take every day. The "normal" daily dose is generally 0.5 - 1.0 mg/kg/day.
How long does it take for Accutane to work?
Normally the duration ranges from 4 to 6 months. I recommend 6 months, starting with a lower dose and gradually increasing so that the body has time to adjust to more Accutane. Accutane is the gold standard acne treatment and the only treatment that can actually cure acne. It does have a number of potential side effects, but those are monitored by your dermatologist every month with blood work. Also consider excluding all dairy and milk products from your diet. That also helps with acne control.
How long does isotretinoin last?
Some patients, depending upon tolerability, may need a somewhat longer or, rarely, shorter course to reach goal levels. In general, I would estimate 5-6 months in most patients.
How long does it take for a syringe to reach its goal?
Most patients, on ideal dosing at about 1 mg/kg, reach this range after 5-6 months of treatment. Some patients, depending upon tolerability, may need a somewhat longer or, rarely, shorter course to reach goal levels. In general, I would estimate 5-6 months in most patients.
Answer: Is laser Treatment safe after Accutane
There is a lot of debate around this question. The most recent research that was released at a laser conference this summer in San Diego reported that you may start as early as one month after stopping accutane treatment. Dr. Ebrahim believes that the jury is still out on this issue.
Answer: Laser after accutane treatment
Generally speaking we do advise 6-12 months of no laser treatment after accutane treatment. However, it depends on which laser and what settings are used. If you are talking about an IPL or BBL type device for rosacea or redness & brown spots, then 3-4 months would be just fine.
Answer: Laser and Accutane
Though there are some reports in the literature that suggest waiting 6 months post isotretinoin (Accutane) is based on faulty data, there is not much data out there about treating before that time. Isotretinoin makes skin more fragile (waxing for example can rip off the top layers of skin easily) and take longer to heal.