I feel like i cant fight infections the same, i have a scrape on my elbox from falling, and it was healing perfectly fine until i drank. Also have been feeling sick sick i drank, its going away slowly and im still on it. should i stop accutane for a week or something, im on 40mg. And im having a little breakout(acne)
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Accutane makes you more sun sensitive, so if you aren't wearing sunscreen every day and you are African American, you are simply creating a problem by excessively tanning your face. It's not the Accutane, it's the sun sensitivity mixed with the fact that you're not wearing sunscreen! It will go...
I have prescribed Accutane for nearly 30 years. Teeth discoloration is not something I have seen come up at all. I would consult with your dentist to see if anything else is occurring to warrant these changes.
Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...