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Accutane and Skincare Ingredients?

tasha_93Jan 2, 2013
Can someone please tell me if i can use this cleanser with the following ingredients on my face whilst on accutane? It has mild glycolic acid in it. I am on a dosage of 20mg for 6-9 months. organic Green Tea. Mild concentrations of glycolic and lactic acids, Botanical extracts, Vitamins A,B,C,E

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Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Accutane has a very short half-life meaning it's out of your system within a day. This is why some doctors will allow you to do laser treatments while undergoing an Accutane regimen, as long as the people doing your treatments are very experienced. 20mg a day is a very low dosage anyway. I don't...

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

My first question is whether or not you are taking your Accutane with food. Accutane is much better absorbed (and therefore works better), and more comfortable for your stomach, if you take it with food. This is key!

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

You should definitely discuss all medications, vitamins, and supplements with your prescribing physician. It's an important part of your care for all of this to be evaluated and discussed.

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