Hi, I only took isotretinoin (accutane) for 4 weeks and I stopped on the 29/12/14. How long do I have to wait before starting laser hair removal? Thanks in advance.
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It would be fine as long as your treating permanent cosmetic artist is aware and consents. I would be fine to have you do it, but it's up to that person as their license is involved. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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I prefer to prescribe low doses of Accutane so that my patients stick with the regimen. I'd rather have people on the meds longer with lower doses than have to deal with side effects. If you are uncomfortable, talk to your prescribing derm about lowering your dosage. Ultimately it will mean...
Thanks for your
question – and don’t believe everything that everyone posts on-line; they
sometimes are not always true. And in this
case, there is no medical science that supports painful sexual intercourse
following someone being on Accutane that I am aware of or ever heard of in my
25 yea...