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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Starting accutane
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Starting accutane
by yoga1, Dec 15, 2003 12:00AM
Hi Dr. Rockoff,
One more question about starting Accutane.
I think I have read before that you don't usually see a flare up at the beginning of Accutane - but I wasn't able to find that post in my searching....
. I'm going to be starting 20 mg Wednesday and I have a few critical work engagements in the next week.
1. Are the odds good that I won't see a flare up?
2. Is there anything one can do to mitigate one?
Thank you!
One more question about starting Accutane.
I think I have read before that you don't usually see a flare up at the beginning of Accutane - but I wasn't able to find that post in my searching....
. I'm going to be starting 20 mg Wednesday and I have a few critical work engagements in the next week.
1. Are the odds good that I won't see a flare up?
2. Is there anything one can do to mitigate one?
Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 15, 2003 12:00AM
, Dec 15, 2003 12:00AM
Despite some references in the literature that suggest the likelihood of early flare, my own experience of 20+ years suggests that worsening at the start of treatment is very uncommon. I wouldn't worry. Besides, oral prednisone can always be used for a few days to mitigate a flare even if it happens.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
