I am on a 80mg dose of accutane and have developed Angular cheilitis on both sides of my lips for about 3 weeks. My dermatologist has me using hydrocortisone which has helped a bit but I still have to apply cream constantly just to keep my lips from bleeding throughout the day. I am just one month away from finishing my treatment if I stay at this dose so I am hoping to be able to fix the Angular cheilitis without lowering my dose.
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Thank you for your question. Accutane is processed through the liver, and a side effect of the medication is elevated liver enzymes. I generally recommend to avoid other liver toxic substances such as alcohol, certain vitamins and protein supplements, and Tylenol or acetaminophen because it,...
Thank you for your question. It is very unlikely the accutane is causing your abdominal discomfort, but you should call your prescribing dermatologist and speak to them about it. I would have my patients take a break from the accutane and see if the discomfort improves. Hope...