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On accutane160tablet20mgfor a year,stopped for 2weeks due to drysensitive skin&now comedons on skin before&after period,should i worry,is it back?

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Not best: This med is best used for severe nodular/ cystic acne. Usual dose is 80mg a day for 5 months. You took it much longer but at a small dose. This is better tolerated, and will clear acne, but is not a cure. For most women with acne the best remedy is spironolactone. This is very well tolerated and can be used for years. An alternative is to take a full dose for 20 weeks, bear the dry skin (will be m

Answered 12/11/2015

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