Standard Accutane
vs
Micro-dose Protocol

Discover your estimated treatment timeline. Calculate your cumulative dose and compare both paths to clear skin.

Digitally managed process
No insurance required
Convenient and affordable
Online dermatologist consultations
Digitally managed process
No insurance required
Convenient and affordable
Online dermatologist consultations

Find the Right Path for Your Skin

Considering Accutane but want to know what to expect? Use our calculator to explore your potential journey. Whether you're just starting out or already on your way, this tool helps you visualize how different dosages can impact your treatment timeline.

Your Progress Tracker

To start, enter your current treatment details — we’ll show how far along you are in your Accutane journey and what’s ahead.

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Understanding Your Treatment

Dosage & Duration

Side Effects

What Is a Cumulative Dose?

Your cumulative dose is the total amount of isotretinoin you've taken over your entire treatment. It's calculated in milligrams per kilogram of body weight (mg/kg) and is the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of your treatment and preventing acne from returning.

Clear Health Target Range

Research supports a target range of 120-150 mg/kg for effective treatment, with increasing the dose up to 220 mg/kg can further lower relapse rates. This range provides the best balance of long-term results and reduced recurrence.

Why Track Your Progress?

Helps ensure you're getting enough medication for lasting results.

Minimizes the risk of under-treatment and future acne relapse.

Provides a predictable timeline for your treatment completion.

Example Calculation

  • A 70 kg patient taking 40 mg daily for 6 months:
    ( 40 mg × 30 days × 6 months ) ÷ 70 kg = 103 mg/kg
Discover the new acne journey with Clear Health's one-stop shop

The old acne journey

  • PCP Referral
  • Dermatologist Consultations
  • Contraception Items for iPLEDGE
  • Treatment Management
  • Skincare
  • Labs
  • Specialty Prescriptions
  • Post-Treatment Management

Upwards of $500/month.
3+ month wait and dozens of hours in offices and wait lines.

VS

A digital one-stop shop

As low as $89.92/month for evaluation + medication.
Start treatment in as little as 24 hours.

*Prescription costs can be as low as your co-pay if you have insurance. Cash pricing varies depending on prescription, but we're generally 50%+ cheaper than big box pharmacies.

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Questions Answered By Experts

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Questions Answered By Experts

Your cumulative dose is the total amount of medication you take over your entire treatment course. It's measured in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of your body weight and is the most important factor in ensuring long-term results.

Our calculator uses the standard, medically accepted formula to estimate your progress. It takes your weight, months on treatment, and daily dosage to provide a personalized estimate of your remaining time and show how different treatment options compare.

Our calculator is a powerful educational tool designed to give you a clear understanding of your treatment journey. For the most precise and personalized medical guidance, you should always consult with your board-certified dermatologist.

The calculator focuses on your overall progress, not individual pills. For the most accurate result, simply enter the average daily dose you've taken over the month. This helps keep your calculation on track without worrying about a single missed dose.

Clear Health provides a modern, convenient experience by connecting you with a board-certified dermatologist online. We offer both standard and micro-dose Accutane treatments, and our platform makes tracking your progress, refilling your prescriptions, and managing your labs seamless and simple.

Yes! We treat patients over the age of 13.

Safety is our top priority though, so if you are under 18, you will need to have your parent/guardian sign off with their information when you create a Clear Health™ account. If you request a call with your dermatologist (which you can request at any time in your secure messaging portal) the parent/guardian should be present as well.

Absolutely! Depending on the prescription you are being evaluated for, you'll communicate through various digital methods with your assigned dermatologists. For most evaluations, your doctor will communicate with you through the messaging portal on your dashboard. If need be, you can message your dermatologist through the portal at anytime and hop on a call if necessary.