I am in my third month of accutane, my skin and lips are starting to get really dry. My skin is flaking and lips are peeling. My dermatologist has said I cannot use any oils on my face just an aloe Vera gel or oil free moisturiser as oils cause oil like cysts. But when I have researched it nowhere else says anything about using aloe Vera gel as a moisturiser or that oils are extremely bad. I was just wondering which skincare products are recommended and which should be avoided completely.
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Answer: Elevase is a great moisturizer to use while on accutane
The common view that Accutane increases the risk of problems from laser treatments is bogus and has not been clearly established. If IPL (including BBL) is performed in a safe manner, being on or off Accutane does not make any difference in my opinion.
ChristinaIsotretinoin (Accutane) and Birth control pills are both excellent treatment options for severe, persistent or stubborn acne. We prescribe both many times daily, for women just like you. Isotretinoin works exceedingly well in virtually everyone, with the possibility of acne cure a...
Generally, I would say the redness will last a total of 6-12 months. You can definitely speed the process along with using pulse dye laser. Generally, some doctors won't use laser until about a year after finishing Accutane. However, in practice, many of us will use this...
