hello! i am a 14 yr old female, and i have had acne since i was about 12. my acne is moderate... i have had some flare ups which have resulted in my skin being covered with scars everywhere: my cheeks, chin, forehead, mouth area. in addition, my skin is very very oily, and my pores are bigger than normal. i have tried 2 acne medications and about 8 topical creams.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Recommend consulting with a provider to determine if accutane is right for you
Dry skin is not uncommon with Accutane. In our office, we advise our Accutane patients to begin Elevase Moisture Booster with opti-ceramides to help improve skin dryness. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Just take Accutane with whatever meal is the largest for you - calories. This will be just fine. It has been proven that Accutane absorbs better with higher fat, but honestly, we've prescribed the drug for years without this basis and everyone did just fine. It's just recommended to take it with...
Dermatologists will vary in the daily dosage they prescribe for patients with acne. Typical dosage is about 1 mg/kg/day which equates to about 50 mg daily for you. In achieving successful treatment, we look at the whole patient and how they respond to treatment. My approach is...