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I had moderate acne. finished cumulative course of isotretinoin 70mg/kg should i increase the cumulative dosage to 80mg/kg? will i relapse?

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Be careful: Isotretinoin is powerful stuff. Don't change the dose without the direct supervision of the physician who prescribed it. At your age, a relapse is likely but only after a good long period of clear skin. I'm glad you've done this and it's time to go back to milder Rx's which will probably work well.

Answered 12/17/2014

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