Can I Have Laser Treatments While I'm Taking Accutane?

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...

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Risks of Birth Defects from Accutane Even After Years Later?

I'm just scared I am doing such harm to my body. Is there a big percentage of birth defects after taking medication even years later? I know you have...

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Where to Find Quantitative Statistics on Accutane Averse Effects?

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...

What Are the Risks and Benefits from Accutane?

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...

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Risk of Post-Accutane Permanent Redness/Flushing

I have suffered from acne since was 13 y.o (now 24) and have had 1 course of roaccutane when it was most severe aged 16. This helped a lot but I still...

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Safe To Use Self Tanning Products While Taking Accutane?

I would like to ask if there is any problem in using selftan products while taking accutane.

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Can a Diabetic Person Take Accutane ?

A person with type 1 or 2 diabetes can he take it and what are the risks and complications ?

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I Dont Want to Finish my One Month Accutane Dose. Will There Be Any Side Effects?

I'm afraid of the side effects to be honest..so if I decided to stop the 4 week (one month) 20mg dose that my dermatologist gave me, after taking...

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Accutane Side Effects

What sort of side effects are possible with Accutane? Is it risky? Should I try some other type of prescription acne treatments first?

Can the Accutane Dosage be Altered to Speed up Results or Reduce Risks?

Could you change the strength of the pills to make your treatment either faster/slower/less 'dangerous'? I know Accutane can have nasty...

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Hi, I've Been on Accutane for 1 Month, I Would Like to Know if I Can Use Bleaching Cream?

I have been on accutane now ts nearly 1 month and i would like to know if I can use beaching cream. thank you in advance

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Do Anti-depressants Prevent the Risk of Suicide While on Accutane?

My mom will not let me go on Accutane because of the suicide and depression risks. I currently suffer from clinical depression and am on medication...

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Is It Ok To Take Accutane With Paxil?

Hi i am thinking of getting accutane i have pimples under my skin i tried everything nothing worked so my question is that is it ok to take accutane...

Accutane- Will my Acne Return if I Had Mild Cystic Acne?

Hello docs! I started taking accutane at 40mg per day on Dec.11, 2011. I am still taking it, but I am considering stopping it because of hair loss...

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After Completing the Accutane Course, How Long is It Safe to Not Get Pregnant?

After completing the Accutane course, how long is it safe to not get pregnant? Will there be side effects of accutane even after stopping it? How long...

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Got Pregnant 1 week After Taking Oractane. Will my Baby Be Deformed?

Hi i got pregnant 1 week after finishing my 6 months of oractane 20mg. Will i be giving birth to a deformed baby? I am worried.

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Can Accutane Cause Allergic Reactions?

Can Accutane cause allergic reactions or serious allergic reactions like Steven Johnson Syndrome? It does not seem likely because it is like vitamin A...

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For a Healthy Adult Male, is There a Special Diet Recommended with Accutane?

Given optimal lab results to begin with, is there a special diet recommended with a course of accutane for adult males (mid 30s)? Additionally,...

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Is Accutane Safe After Rhinoplasty? I've Read About It Causing Deformities.

Hello, I had a revision rhinoplasty 11 weeks ago and everything is going well. However, I recently went to my dermatologist and she recommended me to...

Is Accutane Safe and Worth the Risk?

I am a 16 year old female and weigh 130 lbs and I am very healthy and athletic with no health problems or anything like that. I have had cystic acne...

Son Almost Died from Having Surgery While on Accutane. Weren't the Risks Known? (photo)

My 19-year old son had a 45-minute abdominal surgery 6 years ago that lasted 7 hours and caused thrombocytopenia and 4 more surgeries that...

Is Ok to Take Accutane Just for One Month?

Hello Doctors, my doctor gave me Roaccutan 20 mg. He explained me about the risk of pregnancy but didnt explain me much. Then i researched on internet...

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Accutane and Lasers. Will it Effect My Healing Process From Lasers?

I'm in the process of getting my port wine stane removed by laser it is located on the right side of my face. I also suffer from moderate/to...

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Is It Safe for Me to Have a Baby 6 Months After Taking 30 Mg Roaccutane Once a Day in One Month Course?

Actually i took accutane last year for 6 months 30 mg,,,my doctor prescribed again the same treatment for 2 months but i am planning to take it for...

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Is my Pregnancy Safe? 6 Weeks After Last Dose of Accutane?

Dear Doctors, I took my last dose of Accutane on March 2nd and got my period the next day. My next period was on the 8th of April and I finish on the...

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Accutane and IPL Treatment Combination Safe?

I am seriously considering IPL treatment for some brown spots on my face and to even out my complexion (I'm 44). I have been taking low dose...