I'm a male, 70 kgs, and have been taking Accutane for 7 months, 40 mg daily. I would like to know whether I will be able to suntan right after the course, or I should have to wait, and for how long? Also, I've heard that after Accutane treatment, the skin gets thinner so tanning is quicker and deeper. Is this true? Many thanks for your time.
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Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
Unfortunately, non are cheap. I guess you can thank all those frivolous lawsuits driving up the price. The vast majority of patients treated with Accutane and its generic forms did so well with no serious side effects. The isotretinoin option is so effective for severe acne when responsibly...
I believe these non-invasive red light devices are safe while on accutane. I would, however, delay any laser resurfacing, chemical peels, dermabrasion or any other procedure that removes the superficial layers of skin until 6-12 months after discontinuation of accutane.
Good luck.