Seattle Accutane doctors

	Daniel Levy, MD Bellevue Dermatologic Surgeon 4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue		1 answer
	Laurie Jacobson, MD Seattle Dermatologist 11011 Meridian Ave North 102, Seattle
	Jennifer Reichel, MD Seattle Dermatologist 11011 Meridian Ave. N. Ste. 102 , Seattle
	Brandith Irwin, MD Seattle Dermatologic Surgeon 1101 Madison St. Suite 1490 , Seattle
	Kean B. Lawlor, MD Seattle Dermatologist 3216 NE 45th Place Suite 203 , Seattle

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Accutane Makes my Rosacea Redness Worse. What Can I Do? I've been battling Acne for some time, and I'm seeing great results from Accutane. However, it makes my Rosacea redness significantly worse. I understand I won't be able to get any laser help for some time, but is there any hope for me? My nose is bright red all the time!

A: SPF 50 and Skinmedica "Redness Relief Calmplex" for Redness

In addition to avoiding all of the known triggers for rosacea, I suggest diligent use of sunscreen (SPF 50) as well as the new Skinmedica "redness relief calmplex." This topical product works by inhibiting a prostaglandin (PGE2) which causes inflammation and vasodilation. It also moisturizes the skin with niacinamide and ceramides which is essential while on Accutane.

Daniel Levy, MD

Bellevue Dermatologic Surgeon

Getting Restylane for Lips Before Starting on 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 drug?
But lips dry up and the skin dries up during Accutane treatment, so will that dry up the filler, make it hard?

A: Restylane before Accutane

It seems reasonable to have these treatments done before starting on Accutane. It is impossible to tell you how you will respond during the Accutane treatment but all you can really do is have the Restylane a few weeks before and see.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

How Long After Accutane Can I Get a Salicylic Gel Peel? 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% salicylic gel peel. Thank you.

A: Wait a year

I would recommend waiting at least a year after finishing Accutane before considering any kind of resurfacing treatment. Peels, laser treatments, and dermabrasion are all types of skin resurfacing, so I would wait a year to prevent scarring.

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Seattle Accutane reviews

$206 average price for Accutane in Seattle
75% of Seattle reviewers said Accutane was worth it

	“Did 1.5 Rounds, Wish I Could Have...” I took Accutane when I was in my very early 20's. I have always battled light to moderate acne & figured since I was out of my teen years I wanted to get a bit more aggressive in fighting it. We did all the tests and my doctor put me on it. After the first round my skin hadn't changed much, so my doctor suggested we try a second round. I only made it half way through the second... more
	“Make Sure It's Right for YOU -...” While Accutane does work as promised, the side effects are what you need to evaluate when deciding if it is the right prescription for you. I decided to use Accutane as a "last resort" because I found no creams, ointments, or pills to help over many years. The Accutane cleared my acne but I experienced high levels of body aches and pains. Not only did the medicine dry out my face... more
	“Accutane is one of the best...” When I was 12 or 13 I started to get deep cystic acne on my back. It was horribly embarrassing, especially for a teenager. If I had to expose my back (tank tops or swimsuits), I would do my best to cover it with concealer or wear my long hair down. I tried every OTC topical treatment, body wash, etc. I used Proactive (body wash and spot treatment) to no avail. At 18 my derm finally... more
	“Plantar Warts and Acne - Bellevue, WA” I had horrible planter warts for five years. It started out as one, however they multiplied over the years. The warts hurt when I ran, and they also looked terrible – embarrassing during yoga class. I had been seeing another dermatologist every three weeks for over a year. She had been using the liquid nitrogen approach and my warts only continued to grow/multiply. I went to see Dr. L,... more
	“They Solved my Adult Acne Problems!...” It was so frustrating that I was in my 40s and dealing with acne and roseacea. The Dr. & his team came up with a multi-procedure plan for me - IPL treatments, Accutane (covered by insurance) and Retin A. After a combination of all 3 of these at different times, I have been getting compliments all the time that "I look younger" or "you skin is so pretty and smooth" more
	“It Has Been 7years Now - Still Look...” I had cystic acne all over my back and face that never went away. Ever since I was 13 I had it. I tried EVERYTHING, Tetracycline, Doxicyline, Benzacaine cream, and tons of other stuff. Nothing ever worked. So I did this as a last resort, my own dermatologist said he wouldn't prescribe it to because I wasn't a candidate. So I went to another one who said I was perfect for it since... more
	“Taking Accutane Was the Worst...” Back in the 1980's my 35 year old face still had such chronic really bad acne that my doctor recommended accutane treatment. He said that about 1 person in 20 showed a 5% thinning of the hair on the crown of their head but it all grew back in a couple of months, and none of the 37 patients he had given it to had lost any hair at all. Within a week my hair started falling out faster than... more
	“Accutane is Fantastic for Fixing...” I'd had persistent mild to moderate acne since being a teenager up until my late twenties. Then about 8 years ago I read about Accutane and talked to my GP about it. He put me on a several month treatment program. It solved my persistent acne problem completely. I have not had any acne other than maybe one or two minor spots each year ever since. It really was a miracle treatment for me. It... more