I enjoy fasting and rarely eat breakfast and typically skip lunch. I’ve read a study that eating with accutane increases the absorption, specifically a fatty meal. Would it be sufficient to take my accutane with only a spoonful of a healthy oil such as coconut or mct oil?
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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...
Thank you for your question.Accutane can help pitysporum folliculitis, but often times, combination treatment is needed. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question.Another course of Accutane might be beneficial, but unfortunately, acne may still recur. In some cases, a topical antibiotic and retinoid may be used for maintenance therapy after Accutane. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have y...