What are the pros and cons of using low dose Accutane/Isotretinoin for treating acne?

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Hi,

The pros of low-dose isotretinoin therapy for acne include lower costs, less initial flare, less lip/skin dryness and other side-effects.

The cons include inability to control more severe acne and less likely to prevent relapses in the long term.

Hope this helps!

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Should I request for a higher dose of Isotretinoin if I am on a low dose regime?

Pertaining to your isotretinoin dose, your dermatologist has done absolutely the right thing. I wouldn’t consider 30 mg low by any means. 10 – 15 mg is what’s normally considered to be in the “low range”. Even if you “shopped” around for a different doctor, I don’t think their dosage advice would differ too much from your dermatologist. Besides, it’s still relatively early days. 2 months in, and you are responding and improving. If I were you, I’d stick, rather than twist with the dose.

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Will stopping Isotretinoin therapy before reaching total target dose increase the risk of acne relapse?

If I were in your shoes, I’d definitely NOT stop taking isotretinoin until I’ve finished the course. Many studies have shown that the risk of acne relapse is much higher if you don’t complete the course. The total dosage you need to take depends on your BODY WEIGHT as well. Tapering your dosage wise, please speak to your doctor. Again, if I were you, I’d just stick to the dosage that he has placed you on, since it appears that you are not suffering any adverse effects (apart from dry lips, which is very common).

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