Can Accutane Be Taken on an Empty Stomach?

It is not unusual for patients to miss a few days or sometimes even weeks during a course of isotretinoin (Accutane) due to the strict prescribing guidelines.  Isotretinoin therapy is more about the total dose received then the daily dose.   So as long as the patient continues for the...

Accutane is very harsh on your skin.     Skin can become very dry and does not heal very well.   If you do laser on skin that is not fully recovered from Accutane treatment,  you can have potential side effects of hyperpiigmentation and slow healing and recovery after laser...

Accutane has been known to cause delayed wound healing and increased scarring, so it's best to avoid procedures that might ultimately lead to scarring... like tattoos.  I recommend waiting 6 months after stopping Accutane before getting a tattoo.  Tattoos normally don't scar,...