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Is there a significant difference between remission in 120 mg/kg accutane cumulatively and 150 mg/kg? or is remission fairly constant after 120 mg/kg?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Probably not: Length & extent of remission depend on the type of acne & details about the patient.

Answered 12/27/2012

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A member asked:

Is there a significant difference between remission in 120 mg/kg accutane cumulatively and 150 mg/kg? or is remission fairly constant after 120 mg/kg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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