Beverly Hills Accutane doctors

Don Mehrabi, MD Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
9735 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 421, Beverly Hills
17 answers
David Hansen, MD David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills
2 answers
Ilya Reyter, MD Ilya Reyter, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
436 North Bedford Dr Suite 207, Beverly Hills
1 answer
Karyn Grossman, MD Karyn Grossman, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologist
1301 20th St Ste 350, Santa Monica
Arnold W. Klein, MD Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9415 Brighton Way M110, Beverly Hills

Recent Answers

Permanent Damage from Sunburn While on Accutane?

I've been on Accutane for about 3 months. Unfortunately, I got badly sunburned last week while playing golf. To make matters worse, I went running this morning in pants. Now my legs have many small blisters or little air pockets! What should I do? Have I caused permanent damage?

A: Most sunburns from Accutane won't cause permanent damage

Sunburns are common while on accutane but rarely cause any permanent damage.  Use a good cortisone lotion several times a day to help resolve the sunburn as well as take aspirin or advil for the anti inflammatory effects and pain relief and see your doctor. 

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
Accutane After Revision Rhinoplasty

How long after Revision rhinoplasty can I go on Accutane? Revision rhinoplasty consists of a Gore-Tex bridge and nasal cartilage as tip. Thanks!

 
A: Start Accutane after Rhinoplasty incisions have healed

You may start accutane after the rhinoplasty incisions are healed. Clear this with your surgeon. This pharmaceutical company that first manufactured this drug no longer releases this medication because there have been reports of serious cases of inflammatory bowl disease attributed to Accutane. Some companies are now making a generic form, but discuss possible complications with your doctor. Although there are wonderful results in the treatment of some forms of acne, I am concerned about your safety.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
Acne Scar Treatment While on Accutane?

What acne scar treatment can be done while on Accutane?

A: Wait for 8-12 months after your accutane treatment is over.

Thank you for your question.

It is very important to not be aggressive with any surgical or scar removal procedures while on accutane. It is generally recommended to wait 8-12 months after finishing accutane before doing any surgical procedure, or one that would cause damage to the top layer of the skin. In that regard, CO2 laser resurfacing would be a great choice for many acne scar patients, but if you've done accutane, even this is something I would wait for almost a year after finishing accutane before doing. Simply waiting will ensure that you have a minimal risk of complications.
Good luck!
Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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