Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underAccutane q&a

Does Accutane cause freckles?

goldoNov 1, 2012
Hi Im 23 male. When i was younger i have so many acne on my face and also lots of Freckles. i go to the doctor and he give me Accutane. after a year i stoped using it than the acne returned in my face. now its almost 4 year im using Accutane (as my doctor say). but Lately i find more Freckles on my face.does Accutane effect on Freckles? and also how long i have to use Accutane?! can i stop using it ? (and also lately for getting rid of freckles i go to doctor and he used laser treatments).

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Nov 1, 2012
Answer

More Accutane Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Any side effects depend upon the dosage quite frankly. I start all my patients on 20mg, and then up to 40mg as needed. Depending upon the environment in which you live (I live in Las Vegas) sometimes people are put on higher doses like 60mg or 80mg per day, which gets you through the regimen...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Emily Altman, MD

Accutane does not help all people, but it does help approximately 80%, which is an excellent rate of success for a medication.  Proper dosage is important as is testing for any hormonal disorders.  It is also important to take the isotretinoin with food that contains some fat, as its...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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...

+2 answers
See all Accutane Q&A
See more Accutane Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE ACCUTANE GUIDE →