I was on low dose accutane 20mg/day for about 2 months. I had a gap of one month during which I did not take accutane. After that I've been prescribed low dose accutane of 10mg/alternate day. However now my doctor says it is okay to have fractional laser treatment.I'm confused because the doctor in question is very experienced and my parents do not believe the internet that I should wait for 6months.
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June 22, 2013
Answer: Combining low dose Isotretinoin with LASERS is okay!
The effects of oral isotretinoin are cummulative. The side effects can be dose related. The knee pain you are experiencing might be more related to your increase in activity. If the pain does not subside, talk to you provider about your symptoms and adjusting your oral...
I have many patients who are on long-term Accutane regimens where they take 1-2 pills a week (more men than women, or women who are post-menopausal) to maintain acne control or seborrhea. It's about as toxic as drinking a single beer a week on your liver's functions.
Someone can stop taking Accutane whenever they want. You don't need to tier down medication or have any problems if you stop taking it. But that really should be between your friend and her doctor. Accutane does not affect mental health because it is a non-mood altering drug. People who have...