I'm debating about talking to my dermatologist about getting Accutane. I have had moderate acne for YEARS and every time I go to the derma he just gives me something a "step up" but NOTHING has solved the problem completely. I only have moderate acne but it's incredibly persistent and annoying. What's the accutane time-line for people with moderate acne? How long would I be on/when would I see results?
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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...
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In my experience I have not seen any undesired responses to minor surgery - like a shave excision- while on Accutane or immediately following it's treatment. The literature does describe an incrEased risk with more significant or major procedures. Since you express some anxiety , its your...