I just started taking accutane. It has been 8 days. Is it safe to do the 'Brazlian Blowout' treatment for my hair? I can't find any information about it.
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This is an impossible statistic to answer. You are required to be on 2 forms of birth control while taking Accutane, and for a month following your last pill. According to the FDA it is only safe to conceive a minimum of 30 days after your last pill. "This answer has been solicited without...
Unfortunately this happens frequently and it's why I often tell patients to immediately leave my office and go to the pharmacy to drop off the prescription. If the Accutane isn't in stock you can miss your window to pick it up within the iPledge program. Next time you get a prescription, take it...
That's interesting and not something I've heard before. I have treated patients who report persistent dryness and also persistent sun sensitivity following isotretinoin (Accutane) use, but skin color is a new one for me. It is also unusual for Accutane to be in your system after 6 months, so I'm...