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How bad is the initial breakout when using accutane?

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Depends: If you have been using topical retinoids, like Retin-A or differin, (adapalene) the initial break out may not be significant. Your dermatologist can start at a lower dose so that you do not have a big initial flare.

Answered 2/15/2016

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I finished Accutane course having 20mg twice a day for 6 weeks.Nd still getting the small breakouts..After one month of completion..Is this normal?

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Does initial breakout is permanent?I'm in a 13 day with 10 mg accutane and i had initial breakout .can i know when it last? Does accutane really work?

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How long does the initial breakout when using Accutane last? Derm has prescribed a lower dose for first 2 weeks, will this help, if so how, how much?

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How can doctors say your skin does not breakout everywhere during the first 2-3 months on Accutane when i broke out everywhere ? I don't get it. :(

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Why did i breakout all over on Accutane ? I started with lots of stuff under my skin and its as if it all came out to the surface. I'm at a low dose.

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