Some Questions Regarding Accutane. Will Accutane Leave Marks? What Should I Avoid Eating?

Dr. Rueckl provided excellent responses to your questions and I agree with all of his points on effects of food, and vitamins (avoid large doses of Vitamin A). In reference to a fail rate I differ a bit. Some patients have severe recalcitrant acne and even pushing the dosing to the limit there are some patients that just don't respond as well as we would like. These patients often will require multiple courses of Accutane. You can retreat a patient 6-12 months after a course has been... more

Here are my opinions: 1. Eat what you want. Nothing affects acne (like chocolate or greasy foods.) It's important to eat something before you take any Accutane pills; don't take them on an empty stomach! 2. Vitamins are fine, but don't take a separate Vitamin A supplement; that's the only one I warn against. If Vitamin A is in your multivitamin that's fine though. 3. No, there's no fail rate. If it's not working, something needs to be adjusted! 4. Moisturizing is necessary.... more