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Accutane Cured Acne but Left Scars 9 answers

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...
acne scars after

Red Patches on Face After Accutane 5 answers

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...
after

Is Accutane Making my Rosacea Worse? 4 answers

I have been using Accutane (10mg/day) for 5 weeks for severe rosacea - nose swelling, flushing, bumps.  The swelling and redness recently got...
after

Accutane and Hair Loss 3 answers

I heard hair loss is a possible side effect that can happen from accutane or roaccutane.  is that true?  any way to know if I'll...
before hair loss

Is Hyperpigmentation a Side Effect of Accutane? 2 answers

I completed 16 weeks of Accutane and want to know if hyperpigmentation is a side effect of this drug. I started noticing hyperpigmentation overnight...
hyperpigmentation

I Dont Want to Finish my One Month Accutane Dose. Will There Be Any Side Effects? 2 answers

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...
after discontinue risk

Depression Side Effects from Accutane? 2 answers

My daughter has previously suffered from MDD. What are the chances that Accutane will trigger another episode?
before depression probability

While Starting my 5th and Final Month of Accutane, I Started Having Crazy Dreams, Normal? 2 answers

Seemed to have lasted all night. They were not normal dreams. I called my doctor and he told me to stop the drug for a week and then to start back and...
after discontinue

What Can Be Done About Hair Loss from Accutane? 1 answer

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...
before hair loss

Accutane for PCOS-related Acne and Oily Skin? 1 answer

I have scarring, mild to moderate acne, but I often scar (small ice pick scars and needle point scars). I've been prescribed 20mg/day of Accutane for...
acne before ice pick scar male oily skin scar skin

Does Accutane Cause Balding? 1 answer

I have heard from a couple of people that a side effect of Accutane is balding, so I'm wondering if this is true.
acne balding before hair loss

Can Accutane Cause Wrinkles? 1 answer

I am currently in my fourth month of accutane (I am taking claravis) and while my acne has cleared up, my skin seems a bit dull. I have a bit of...
after age 18-24 wrinkles

Has Any Doctor Seen Erectile Dysfunction As a Side Effect of Taking Accutane? 1 answer

I am on my second round of accutane. The first time I took accutane I had amazing results my skin cleared beautifully. On my second round, I am on my...
after male sex

Bright Red, Hot and Burning Face with Accutane: How Long Will It Last? 1 answer

I started on Accutane ten days ago for moderate/mild but persistant acne, and within 2 days my face was bright red - almost orangey in colour. It...
1 week post-op after burning redness

Accutane and IBD? 1 answer

I read somewhere that Accutane was linked to inflammatory bowel disease. What is IBD and how does Accutane have anything to do with it?
before inflammation

Is It Safe to Have Multiple Plastic Surgeries Months After Accutane? 1 answer

Hello. I will finish taking Accutane at the beginning of March 2010. I want to have a Breast Reduction, Rhinoplasty and a Brazilian Butt Lift done...
before breasts buttocks nose plastic surgery

Can Accutane Help with Seborrheic Alopecia? 1 answer

I have adult acne and will be starting accutane next week. I also have excessively oily hair and have noticed my hair thinning since the acne has...
after alopecia seborrheic

Safe to Use Acutane for a 16 Year Old Boy and What Are the Side Effects? 1 answer

age 17 or under before male safety

Can the Accutane Dosage be Altered to Speed up Results or Reduce Risks? 1 answer

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

I Have Been off Accutane for 8 Years Can Any of the Long Term Sidefects Still Occur? 1 answer

8 years post-op after

Why Are Doctors Concerned with Crying Spells on Accutane? 1 answer

Is it only out of fear of suicide or is there a possibility of long term brain changes?
before cry emotions permanent

Can Accutane Cause Eye Floaters? 1 answer

I started Accutane recently and have been noticing "floaters" in my eyes, I've been told these can't be caused by Accutane by my...
after

On Accutane for 2 Mths. I Got a Scope Cut Between my Eyes when I Was Hunting, Scar? 1 answer

I have been on Accutane for two months. I went deer hunting and shot a doe, which is great; however I got a scope cut between my eyes about 1/2 an...
after scarring

I'm a 40yo Woman Considering Accutane; Should I Worry About Long-term Effects? (photo) 1 answer

I took it twice in my early 30s, but only for about 3 mos each time -- it worked, but not permanently. I'm an actress, so I really need to stop...
age 35-44 before long-term worried

Accutane- Will my Acne Return if I Had Mild Cystic Acne? 1 answer

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...
after discontinue hair loss risk

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...
before risk statistics

What Happens if I Stop Accutane a Week Early?

Iv taken 3 months and 3 weeks of accutane and im worried about the side effects so i wanted to stop. Is there going to be a difference on the amount i...
150-169 lbs after

Would Accutane Work for the 3rd Time?

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...
acne before hormones

On Roaccutane for More Than 5 Months but Still Have Active Acne

I still have active acne though on roaccutane 20 mg for more than 5 months. The dermatologist suggest I complete 1 year course. I want to know whether...
safety

Can I Have Braces and Be on Accutane?

I know accutane delays healing of the skin but I wonder If that is true with the mouth(oral mucosa). I heard because tooth movement is based on a...
acne before teeth

How Long After Accutane Can I Go out in the Sun?

I know that you're suppose to wait 6 months after Accutane before you can have a Laser treatment, but is this because of healing problems or...
before healing photosensitive sun protection

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?
acne before risk

Will Accutane Affect Breast Implants?

I had Breast Implants done on March of 2009 and now I'm thinking of going on Accutane. Will this affect my implants in anyway?
before breasts skin

Joint Pains Side Effect from Accutane?

I'm a 120lb woman just starting my fourth month of Accutane. I've been bumped up to 80mg since 60mg wasn't working for me. I've been experiencing...
110-129 lbs back before hips knees pain

Ultra Marathons and Accutane - What Will Reduce Side Effects?

I am an ultra runner that will be beginning accutane at the end of this month. Can I take joint supplements to avoid injury? Does accutane impact...
after athlete pain running

I've Been Off Accutane for Over a Year and Still Burn Easily, is This Normal?

I was on accutane for 2 years. I have been off it for a year and a half now. however i now burn very easily very badly. Is it possible i still have to...
18 months post-op after burn normal
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