Isotretinoin dosage

[sasha108]

Since starting the course about 3 months ago, I have gone through these doses: 32 mg (for 1 month, too much dryness, so I reduced the dose) → 16 mg (for 1 month) → 32 mg again.

Now, even without moisturizing, my skin is not extremely dry anymore, and my overall skin condition has improved. What are your thoughts on increasing to 48/64 mg

Additionally, I’m only using moisturizer, SPF and omega-3. I used azelaic acid 10% for my back only, but I don't use it rn

 

[SapinsHunter]

Since starting the course about 3 months ago, I have gone through these doses: 32 mg (for 1 month, too much dryness, so I reduced the dose) → 16 mg (for 1 month) → 32 mg again.

Now, even without moisturizing, my skin is not extremely dry anymore, and my overall skin condition has improved. What are your thoughts on increasing to 48/64 mg

Additionally, I’m only using moisturizer, SPF and omega-3. I used azelaic acid 10% for my back only, but I don't use it rn

i mean you can always try and up the dose and see how well you tolerate it
if you up the dose i would prob do 48 for 2-3 weeks and then if you dont notice any more side effects / drying etc you can up it to 64

also depends on how long you wanna run it, if you wanna be done earlier with your cumulative dosage then increase the dose, else you can stay on 32 ig

 

[sasha108]

i mean you can always try and up the dose and see how well you tolerate it
if you up the dose i would prob do 48 for 2-3 weeks and then if you dont notice any more side effects / drying etc you can up it to 64

also depends on how long you wanna run it, if you wanna be done earlier with your cumulative dosage then increase the dose, else you can stay on 32 ig

I've made a lot of progress already, but I think it will still take a long time if I stay on 32 mg. My acne isn't just on my face—it's also on my back, neck, and other areas