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While on Accutane or isotretinoin, your liver enzymes my elevate.&nbsp; Many meds can do this.Infections such as viral hepatitis&nbsp;can do this as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you consume excessive or chronic alcohol your liver may also become inflamed and your liver enzymes my subsequently elevate.&nbsp; Therefore, while on any med that can potentially inflame your liver ,it is a good idea to avoid excessive alochol.&nbsp; If your liver enzymes are within normal limits, you can drink some alcohol just be responsible.&nbsp; After you complete isotretinoin&nbsp;and if you have a normal liver and if you are of age, you may drink alcohol-just do so responsibly.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Going on a trip were drinking may be involved. This happens to be at the end of my treatment. How long should I wait?

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Latisse is applied every night 1 drop per upper eyelid rim only.&nbsp; After about 8-12 weeks most patients will experience significant growth.&nbsp; To maintain the effect you must continue to use it.&nbsp; However, you may find that every other night or every 2nd night application will maintain the growth of the lashes.&nbsp; If you stop it for any reason the lashes will return to their &quot;pre Latisse &quot; lenght.&nbsp; That is ok just start over and apply nightly until you get the length you want then back off as above.

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Using Latisse Forever to Maintain Eyelash Growth?

&nbsp;&nbsp; Isotretinoin&nbsp; is more commonly used for acne but can be used in severe refractory rosacea and rhinophyma.&nbsp;&nbsp; During the initial phases of treatment you may become worse before better.&nbsp; It is very important to use mild cleansers, moisturizers and plenty of sunscreen .&nbsp; Rosacea can flare with heat, sun exposure, alcohol ingestion, spicy food and stress.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you are having problems your doctor may prescribe a topical such as Metrogel or even a mild topical steroid to soothe&nbsp; the inflammation while on isotretinoin.&nbsp;&nbsp; Your rosacea should get better the longer you are on the medication as it works in a cumulative fashion.&nbsp;&nbsp; The normal course is 5 months.&nbsp; Try to be patient and hang in there but definitely consult your doctor if you are worried with your progress.

I have been using <a href='/reviews/accutane'>Accutane</a> (10mg/day) for 5 weeks for severe <a href='/Rosacea/info'>rosacea</a> - nose swelling, flushing, bumps. The swelling and redness recently got worse, instead of better. Is this normal? Should I stick with Accutane, or could it be making my symptoms worse? 
I had very mild rosacea flushing until around a year ago. Then a few months ago the bumps on the top of my nose appeared. Several months before, bulbous appearance became more common. I took antibiotics for 2 months before starting on a low dose of Accutane. Any insight will be appreciated. Thank you.

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I do not recommend Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding. However, as soon as you stop breastfeeding&nbsp;you may be injected. Or, as soon as you deliver if you are going to use formula and not breast feed you may be injected.&nbsp; &nbsp; I will say from personal experience that if you are pregnant and undergo Botox and you have not realized you are pregnant , the chances are great that the baby will be fine.&nbsp; So don&#39;t worry, enjoy the pregancy and breastfeeding then when all is done and the time is right &nbsp;treat yourself !

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