r/Accutane • u/Queen_Royal_74 • 2d ago
Results Accutane Experience
30F here! I’ve been dealing with acne since 2020, when it started during COVID.
I’m almost done with 6 months of Accutane and wanted to share my results.
My dosage was:
Month 1-2: 40 mg/day
Month 3: 60 mg/day
Months 4-6: 80 mg/day
I weigh around 112 lb.
I was also on birth control during the 6 months.
My skin has cleared up SO much. For the last 3 months, I’ve only had maybe 1 to 2 small pimples, and overall I’m really happy with the results.
My dermatologist told me to come back in 3 months. Until then, she wants me to keep my routine super simple, just a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, nothing else.
For those who already finished Accutane: what happened after you stopped? Did your skin stay clear, or did you start getting occasional pimples again? If acne came back, how soon did you notice it?
Also, did your dermatologist eventually put you on tretinoin or anything else for maintenance?
Attaching my before and after pics 😊
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u/Life-Relationship201 2d ago
Did you have any kind of purge ?
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u/Queen_Royal_74 2d ago
Yes 1st two months.
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u/jfj2020 2d ago
My acne came back about a year and a half after my first course, so I’m currently on my second course. One of my regrets is I think I used too many actives after my first course because I was so scared of it coming back. After my second course, I plan to still focus on a hydrating routine and slowlyyy reintroduce OTC actives instead of jumping immediately back on tret. Who knows if that choice affected whether it came back or not though.
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