I'm curious what options exist for me while I currently take low dose (30 to 60mg/week, 1 or 2x30mg pills/week) acctane to improve skin elasticity and texture. I'd be looking for sometime comparable to Morpheus8 but this is contradicted in patients on accutane. I take this low dose accutane as long term maintenance to avoid cystic acne recurrence. I've done some procedures where I go off accutane for a week or so with scar formation or issues.
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Answer: Safe Skin Tightening Options While on Low-Dose Accutane
When you're on Accutane (isotretinoin), your skin tends to become more sensitive and prone to irritation. Using chemical hair removal products like Veet can potentially lead to increased irritation, redness, or even chemical burns due to this heightened sensitivity. While you might have...
Hi there, and thank you for your thoughtful question.
It’s actually not uncommon to still have some residual cysts or nodules after completing a course of Accutane, especially if your acne was severe or deep to begin with. While Accutane is highly effective at stopping new breakouts, it d...
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I'm sorry to hear about the painful and persistent nature of your cystic acne/folliculitis. Based on your description and the severity of your condition, Accutane (isotretinoin) could potentially be an effective treatment. Accutane is known to significantly reduce sebaceous gland...