Hi, long time roaccutane user.
Required a larger dose at 15 for 12 months and it cleared but went off the pill in 2020 and needed it to control oil which lead to milia and then acne again. Not just face but hair and ears.
Has anyone had success coming off for excess oil production? We tried stopping (I can only tolerate 10mg daily) and I did it every second day for a month then stopped and oil came back last year. I’m now trialling 5mg daily for a few months then I’ll do it every second day and then eventually come off again.
My derm seems somewhat optimistic I will have a better shot coming off with lower dose and for the second time but I fear as it’s been 4.5 years ill require some form of birth control which is what I’ve been trying to avoid.
Face cream version not an option as it affects my scalp and ears bad too (like inside my ears get really oily).
Any optimistic advice is welcome. Looking at freezing eggs in the next year or two and want to be off it.