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I have been taking 20mg accutane for two weeks. first week acne cleared 60% now in second week my acne come back more severe? is this normal?
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Yes: The initial flare is common. You do need to phone your prescribing dermatologist; you may need a short course of another Rx to keep this at bay.
Answered 11/26/2014
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