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What happens when accutane doesn't work

by lilJJ, Jan 09, 2009 12:36PM
Tags: cyst, acne
I am suppose to be finishing accutane at the end of february '09. I just came from my monthly check up because I still have cyst and acne. I have seen no improvement what so ever and the doctor said she wants to keep me on accutane a little longer. My question is what do I do if accutane does not work, what would be my next step?  
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by loiloi, Jan 11, 2009 07:53AM
To: lilJJ
Hi. 80% of Accutane patients achieve a long term remission from acne after just one course lasting 16 to 24 weeks. 20% of patients, including myself, need a second or third course.
Further use of Accutane remains your best hope of a long term remission from acne. It has been proven to be more effective than other standard treatments.
Be patient and follow your doctors advice.
Eloise.
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