Hello, Would anybody consider leaving a patient on Roaccutane / Isosupra beyond the normal cumulative dose period? i.e. indefinitely? My dermatologist has suggested in some cases an alternative model can be used whereby a low-dose is taken for a prolonged period of time, with regular blood work done to monitor for any abnormalities. Although my acne is mild, it's very stubborn and psychologically debilitating... I'm interested in the opinions of other dermatologists on this model. Thanks!
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I would have hoped your prescribing physician would have gone over all your medications, vitamins, and supplements with you before prescribing Accutane. Don't take your fish oil, or any other version of Vitamin A, while on Accutane, UNLESS it's just in a multivitamin formulation. It's absolutely...
Accutane doesn't affect sweat glands, so if you're having this problem, which is called hyperhydrosis, it's not from the Accutane. It's mere coincidence it started after your course of Accutane, so no, another round of Accutane won't make you sweat more.
I would not expect your skin to flare when you start Retin-A after an Accutane (isotretinoin) regimen. Flares generally occur when first starting a course of acne treatment, and this is not your case. If you do notice new acne after your Accutane course, see your dermatologist sooner...
