Hey, Thanks again for all the replies, very informative! Quick question; How long would one have to wait after a 5 month course of accutane to get...
I've had acne off and on now for the past 4 years. I recently finished using Accutane and now my acne is gone but i have some ugly scars that I didn't...
I am done with the 6-month Accutane treatment, and now I am desperately waiting to get either a Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing for severe acne....
I'm about to start Accutane treatment within the next month and just had a few questions:
1)Is alchol (in moderation) allowed while taking...
I have been using Accutane (10mg/day) for 5 weeks for severe rosacea - nose swelling, flushing, bumps. The swelling and redness recently got...
I took Accutane for 6 weeks and stopped. I will not be continuing with it anymore. Can I have laser hair removal on my chin area, say in 2 months?
I am taking Accutane 40 mg twice a week. Can I have facial laser treatments?
This dose was prescribed by my Dermatologist and it has helped to control...
I am another victim of nodular acne, and thanks to Accutane, that problem was taken care of. Except for the scars.
I don't have a large amount of them...
I was on a 7 month course of Accutane, 30mg throughout the course. I want to know, how long would I have to wait before I can get Fraxel treatments?...
I took Accutane for 4 years, with very low dose in the past 3 years. My face was not perfect, but much better. I stopped the treatment 5 months ago,...
I have acne rosacea on my cheeks and nose. I've used many things from antibiotics(minocycline,tetracycline) to topical antibiotics( erytromicin,...
I have pretty bad acne but it seems to flare up in cycles so I'm guessing it is brought on by my hormones. If I go on Accutane, will it stop the...
I took a 3 months course of Accutane (40mg) and now want to get a regular facial. How long should I wait?
I am in my second month on accutane. Are there any products, other than waxing, to remove facial hair?
I am on Accutane 10 mg for mild acne, but there are blackheads on my nose. Can I go for a facial and have them removed while on the medicine?
Is their any contraindication for accutane patients and botox?
About 8 months ago, I got a severe 2nd degree sun burn on face while on Accutane. It healed right after but a few months later skin on face is very...
I started my laser hair removal treatments 2 years ago, and last month, I started taking accutane (this is my 2nd month). Can I continue my laser hair...
I finished a three month course of Accutane (80 mg) a month ago with great results and wanted to know how long I needed to wait before using a 20%...
I do not really get many large pimples; but I have clogged pores with whiteheads, blackhead and the occasional small pimple. Can going on a third...
I know accutane is a acne medication, but can you tell me more about this treatment for acne
I was on Accutane 2 years ago. I know that a common side effect of Accutane is flushing and redness, but it's supposed to go away after the treatment....
I'm currently in my 6th week of a 4-month course of Accutane 60 mg. I was wondering, when I will be seeing some sort of an improvement? I have a few...
I’ve been on Accutane for ten months now. To start with, my acne wasn’t extremely bad but I did have acne. Now, I have red patches on my...
If not, what is the cost of Accutane if I pay out-of-pocket?
Im planning on ending Accutane, but I'm worried that I have become too dependent on it, and I'm worried that my acne will return. Are these possible?
Hi i was wondering if i could start a regimen of Accutane after I had a Laser Skin peel. I had the Laser on feb 12 and and have seen some results but...
I just stopped Accutane about three months ago. I recently got mild sunburn on my face and when I went to my doctor, she gave me Cutivate and...
I went out drinking last night and I'm on Accutane, should I worry? I'm on 60 Mg of Accutane a day, if this is the only alcohol I consume while on the...
What can I do about Fordyce's spots? Can CO2 Laser or Accutane help?
Is it okay to use manual exfoliants while on low dose Accutane? I know it's generally not advised, but if the person is generally reacting well to...
Can I get breast implants while on Accutane? The doctor says that he uses local anesthesia with sedation. I am on my next to last month of Accutane....
I was on low dose Accutane for 7 weeks (daily for 5 weeks, 3x/week for 2weeks). My dermatologist told me I could have an IPL treatment after 3 weeks...
I have been on Accutane and after 10 months of being off of it, I started to break out again. Should I consider going on Accutane again? Or start...
I am considering taking a very low dose of Accutane for my overly oily skin and occasional breakouts. I have already been on Accutane 3 times and now...
I'm going to start Accutane in a couple of days. I will also be doing Photo Dynamic Therapy treatments. Would this affect my face in any way? Is it...
I am beginning Accutane treatment in two weeks. My biggest conern is that almost everyone who uses the drug complains about achy joints. I am a...
I want to get on Accutane. I have Kaiser, will they take my insurance?
I've been on a very low dose of Accutane, 10mg per day for 2 weeks. After the 2 week-period I decided to stop the Accutane. Should I still wait 6...
Is it normal to still have the occasional breakout when I have been on Accutane for 2 1/2 months? It happened once but I believe it happened because...
I do not really get many large pimples, but more clogged pores with whiteheads, blackhead and the occasional small pimple.Can going on a third course...
I have been on the tablets for about 4-5 weeks and the acne is getting worse. Could you tell me when I will see an improvement?
I have been unable to locate information on the web regarding pregnancies after Accutane. I know of or have heard of several people who say they were...
I am using Roaccutane and I have been told that I cannot color my hair. Is this true? I usually have the tip cap on and the hair colour doesnt touch...
Is it okay to have Sclerotherapy performed on red spider or varicose veins on my legs while on Accutane?
I've just started taking Accutane (20mg/AM, 40mg/PM). My doctor also prescribed me Mupirocin ointment as a precaution to avoid getting a staph...
Is it possible for Roaccutane treatment to cause cellulite or make it worse ? If yes, can it be reversed by discontinuing the medcine? And how long...
I had taken Accutane for a period of three weeks and discontinued the use because of severity of it. I have been off of it for three weeks. I have a...
My daughter has done two rounds of Accutane (5 months each round) and the acne is back in full force. It clears up beautifully and then after about 5...
My son's doctors tell me that the side effects of Accutane are "rare," but they cannot quote me hard statistics of the users who have suffered from...
Which is better for moderate to severe acne, IPL or Accutane?
I have a rather embarrassing question that I'm too hesitant to ask my Dermatologist. I am currently on Roaccuatane and would like to know, once I...
I have had acne for almost 10 years now. I have tried everything and am tired of bad skin. I started Accutane this week and was prescibed mupirocin...
I completed 16 weeks of Accutane and want to know if hyperpigmentation is a side effect of this drug. I started noticing hyperpigmentation overnight...
I was wondering what cosmetic procedures are allowed during Accutane treatment? I know Microdermabrasion, Fraxel, and Chemical peels are out of the...
Is it ok to use Nixoderm face medication two weeks after I stopped Accutane? If not, how long should I wait? Thank you
Hi, my girlfriend recently came back from a trip and has red round marks (there are about 3 of them) on her neck. She is taking Accutane. She has been...
I've had mild acne since my teens and am now 30. I've been on different prescription oral medicines for the last 10 years, currently on Solodyn. I'm...
I, like many others, have finished my Accutane treatments 3 years ago and immediately experienced heavy thinning of hair. I am a 22-year-old female...
I just got off of a 4 month accutane treatment. Is it okay for me to immediately start using Retin-A, Vitamin C, AHA? I know that with deeper chemical...
Do you recommend Accutane for an extremely oily t-zone if there's no acne? Can Accutane decrease the oil production?
My skin is peeling a little but more annoyingly, it is often very tight, even though I am moisturizing it. I have fine wrinkles now where I smile if I...
I've heard you're not supposed to stay on Accutane or Roaccutane for longer than about 6 months. I've been on it for about a year and my acne still...
I am prone to acne and my dermatologist suggested to take Accutane. I am planning to use placenta injectables that will give me a glow and younger...
I'd like to know if acne will come back after an Accutane course? What does it depend on? Thanks.
I'm on Roaccutane for 2 months now. I waxed my forehead and now I have burns. I've already applied Mebo burn ointment to the burns. I don't know...
Hello! Two months passed after I had an otoplasty, my dermatologist prescribed Accutane as a treatment for my acne.
My plastic surgeon explained it's...
Can dietary herbal supplements interfere with Accutane or Bactrim in any way?
What acne scar treatment can be done while on Accutane?
Dear Dermatologist,Ok, I keep reading NOT to undergo any kind of surgical procedure while on Accutane. Why is my son's dermatologist and plastic...
My son started Accutane 45 days ago. He had gone through the gamut of products and drugs to control it to no avail. His acne was about a 7 on a...
I've been for 2 months on Roaccutan (Accutane) and unfortunately, I can't see any improvement. My daily dose is 30 mg and I weigh 72 kilos (158 lbs)....
I am using Accutane, but would like to try Lipo-dissolve, is this safe?
I do not have insurance, is there a generic form of Accutane that is not priced outrageously? I am a 21-year-old male. I would consider my acne severe.
How long should I be off anabolic steroids before taking Accutane? Or, can I use them while using Accutane? If not, how long should I be off Accutane...
When on Roaccutane does everyone's acne get worst before it gets better? I have only been on Accutane for 2 weeks and 4 days and my acne has...
Is it safe to take four 20mg pills of leftover Accutane pills to counter a current flare up after finishing a 4 month course of 80mg Accutane daily...
I'm wondering, how many milligrams of Accutane should I take per day? I am 23 years old, male and I weigh 60 kg. Thanks.
I am on Accutane for my acne and as no treatments such as chemical peels, or dermabrasion are possible at the moment due to me taking Accutane, would...
I have been on Roaccutane 6/7 months ago. Will microdermabrasion be safe to use to remove the brown spots/pigmentation on my cheeks?
I've used Accutane before and want to use it soon after Rhinoplasty. But Accutane can really dry up your sinuses. Would that be bad for the healing...
How long should I wait AFTER Dermaroller, Fraxel Laser (Restore) or Microdermabrasion BEFORE starting Accutane? My skin is really...
I am a 57 year old female who has acne since age 12. They were never large cystic acne, but pimples and blackheads. My dermatologist prescribed...
My daughter has been insisting me to buy her Accutane since we don't have medical coverage. She is 16 going on 17 and has acne on her face which is...
I have heard from a couple people that a side effect of Accutane is balding, so I'm wondering if this is true.
I'm a male, 70 kgs, and have been taking Accutane for 7 months, 40 mg daily. I would like to know whether I will be able to suntan right after...
I am beginning Accutane in a few days. I also am considering a Tummy Tuck. Should I wait until I have completed the Accutane treatment before I have...
I am talking about the home safety to use red light device as a photorejuvenation procedure wth Accutane devices like Baby Quasar or ANSR red light....
Would you still have to wait for 6 months for laser treatment for acne scars if you were on Accutane for only 1 week? What would be the maximum amount...
I had Accutane two years back for six months. My face remained clear for a year and then the acne came back. Lately, it has worsened. I have been...
I'm on a low dose Accutane ie 20mg every fortnight for the past 6 months. Question now is, can I now undergo Fractional laser surgery?
I've been on Accutane for 2 months now, and I haven't seen any improvement at all so far... is it from now on that my skin is supposed to...
Does it slow down the medications action? Or does it "only" have a bad effect to the liver. Thanks.
I have taken 2 courses of Accutane for the past 5 years. The first course for 4 months, then acne returned then the second for 6 months but the acne...
I was on Accutane for 142 days on a 80 mg/day, currently I am 2 weeks post Accutane. I am clear, and have some raised scars...I will fix these scars...
Hi, is it safe to apply topical Hyaluronic acid while on 30mg per day Accutane?
What about low dose Accutane? Can it help? I will soon begin taking 10 mg every other day to treat hyperplasia sebaceous glands. In only 3 months,...
I have been on Accutane before. Now, before I get Rhinoplasty, done I've begun to break out again. Is it safe to go back on Accutane after surgery? If...
Dermatologist are hesitant to prescribe me Accutane? I live in Compton, CA. Where can I find one who will?
I took accutane for 6 months and noticed my hairline receded drastically on both temples. Could the accutane have triggered male pattern baldness?
Hi there, I'm two days into a 6 month course of Accutane and wondering about how to zap the zits that may come out in the next couple of months...
I went through a course of Accutane (Roccutane) treatment a few years ago. Since then, my skin seems much thinner and drier. Could the Accutane have...
I have done a treatment one year ago. I noticed that after 1 month the dark circles dramatically reduced. I thought it was by sheer accident. This...
Is it ok to be taking Accutane and have eye cataract surgery? Catarac surgery planned for end of October. I'm 16.5 year old, male. I will start...
Or should I get Thermage BEFORE starting Accutane? Wait for a month and then start Accutane?
After Accutane, I'll be off any kind of elective treatment for a year, so can I get fillers in my nasolabial folds and lips BEFORE starting the...
I've had acne since I was 10, everywhere over my body. I'm on the 3rd month of Accutane and I'm still getting constant acne still. My acne hasn't been...
What will a course of Accutane cost me, or roughly how much is it to fill the prescription? Does insurance cover anything?
I had laser treatment in May. I have milia (from laser) and acne cysts throughout my face. Would Accutane help alleviate all of this? Would it...
I'm a male and weigh 195 lbs. What dosage of Accutane would be best for me? Is 40 mg twice a day good enough?
