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Acne treatment with Roaccutane (isotretinoin) is one of the most effective treatments available for acne vulgaris. Roaccutane (isotretinoin) is a prescription only medicine that helps to dry oil glands and get your active acne under control. It is appropriate for moderate to severe acne and you must be seen regularly by your botonics dermatologist during treatment.
There are concerns that isotretinoin may cause depression and suicidal feelings. Details about any personal and family history of mental illness should be discussed with your own doctor and dermatologist prior to considering treatment with isotretinoin.
Most courses of isotretinoin last four months during which time the skin may become red and dry. Often, acne becomes a little worse before improvement occurs.
It should be emphasised that many thousands of people have benefitted from treatment with isotretinoin without serious side effects.
For Women
Roaccutane (isotretinoin) can cause birth defects. Therefore, it is a requirement that during the 5 - 7 months you will be required to take the medicine, you do not become pregnant.
Treatment with Roaccutane (isotretinoin) includes the following
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Your initial consultation and assessment with an experienced dermatologist
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Two blood tests
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(For men) 4 assessments during the 5 - 7 month treatment phase
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(For women) 7 assessments during the 5 - 7 month treatment phase, including monthly pregnancy tests
Cost of Treatment
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£900 for men
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£1200 for women
Cost of Roaccutane
The treatment cost does NOT include the cost of Roaccutane (isotretinoin), which must be purchased from a pharmacy via prescription. The cost of Roaccutane (isotretinoin) depends on the clients body weight, which at September 2008 was approximately as follows:
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Weight (stone) |
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8 |
9 |
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Cost of Roaccutane |
£251 |
£286 |
£322 |
£358 |
£394 |
£430 |
£465 |
£501 |
£537 |
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