Should I continue taking Isotroin 20 mg twice daily if I am still getting breakouts after six months, even though I also use BP 4% in the morning and retina 0.04% at night?
At 40 mg daily, some individuals simply require a longer course to achieve clear skin. However, using topical benzoyl peroxide (BP) and tretinoin (retina) alongside oral isotretinoin is highly drying and can cause severe irritation, which often mimics or worsens breakouts. I gently encourage you to consult your dermatologist before stopping your treatment. They can evaluate if this is irritation rather than acne, adjust your routine safely, and determine if you need to continue the isotretinoin a bit longer.
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Should I continue taking Isotroin 20 mg twice daily if I am still getting breakouts after six months, even though I also use BP 4% in the morning and retina 0.04% at night?