Patients can communicate with their care team, request dose adjustments, and ask questions about side effects
The medication needs time to build up, and the starting dose is intentionally conservative
Many people notice early changes in skin quality or inflammation within a few weeks, while more visible improvements in texture, firmness, or hair support typically occur over 812 weeks
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