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Accutane Again?

by kidChemE, Sep 03, 2008 11:59AM

I just got off accutane a month ago and my skin is starting to get oily again. I also have a few pimples that have formed as a result of this. Should I get back on accutane and what is the waiting period before I can start again?

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by loiloi

, Sep 06, 2008 07:55AM

To: kidchemE

Hi. In the event of a definite relapse after Accutane, a second course may be prescribed after a wait of at least 8 weeks. 20% of Accutane patients (including myself) require a second course to achieve a long term remission from acne.
Eloise.

by ERN90, Sep 27, 2008 10:00PM

To: kidchemE

Hey,

I had the same problem as you. I have currently been off accutane for about a year now and my acne has come back, not as bad as before but it still is a problem. I tried some topical medications again (benzaclin and differin) but nothing is working to clear it up completely. I am considering a second course of accutane and also a birth control called trinessa that is suppossed to help acne. a second course is very common.

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