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Unfortunately, non are cheap. I guess you can thank all those frivolous lawsuits driving up the price. The vast majority of patients treated with Accutane and its generic forms did so well with no serious side effects. The isotretinoin option is so effective for severe acne when responsibly prescribed. I believe I recently heard Accutane was no longer being made, so generics such as Sotret and Claravis are the only options. Make sure you have your labs monitored and watch your diet and avoid alcohol.
There are several generic brands of Accutane available including Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret and Isotane. Unfortunately, even the generic brands can be somewhat expensive. For example, in our area, 60 mg daily dose for 1 month would cost approximately $300-$350.Supplies of name-brand Accutane (Roche) may still be available at this time, but I believe Roche stopped marketing it recently (after July 2009).Good luck.
I believe these non-invasive red light devices are safe while on accutane. I would, however, delay any laser resurfacing, chemical peels, dermabrasion or any other procedure that removes the superficial layers of skin until 6-12 months after discontinuation of accutane. Good luck.
Without examining you and getting a complete history, it is hard to say what caused the hyperpigmentation. As you describe it as being along the hair line, I wonder if you have seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff). Many times if presents as scaling, redness, or discoloration (darker or...
Thank you for your question! It all depends on the dosage of Accutane that you have already taken. There is an appropriate cumulative dose that your doctor prescribes according to your weight. If you have reached that dose your chances of getting a good outcome are high. Eighty percent of the...
