Can Contacts Be Worn While on Accutane?

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...

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...

Topical hyaluronic acid is not only safe, it may reduce some of the inflammation and dryness that often accompanies the intake of Accutane and its generic competiors.

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...

I would agree with Dr. Lupo. For a full course of Accutane, I generally do not have patients on the medication for longer than 6 months. The duration of the course should depend largely on the cumulative dose. It is standard to aim for a target dose of 120-150 mg/kg body weight for the full...

 Accutane may interfere with your ability to heal after surgery. There is no reason to take any increased risk with an elective surgery, such as a tummy tuck.  You should wait at least 6 months after completing Accutane treatment before considering having your tummy tuck.