Hi! I am a 49-yo female with hormonal cystic acne and other skin disruptions. I've chickened out on Accutane three times over the past 15 years or so, meaning I've registered and gone through the waiting period, then noped out. Currently, I am planning to pick up my first dose (20mg to start). I'm a little nervous reading some of the side effects. Is there any evidence that side effects such as bone dryness/pain, hair loss, etc. are more prevalent in older patients?
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Answer: I would go with Aviclear first before Accutane - safer, no chemicals and comaperable reults
While it is true that both accutane and tretinoin are derivatives of vitamin A, accutane does not remove freckles. A topical retinoid, combined with strict sun protection, may lighten freckles but will unlikely lead to complete disappearance. Laser can sometimes be used to remove pigmented...
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...