Will Taking Tretinoin Prior to Accutane Help in Avoiding that Initial Accutane Breakout?

January 30, 2012
Asked By:Fraxel333 in Massachusetts

Hello, I am about to take accutane, for the past few months I have been on tretinoin .1% as well as minocycline and clindamycin. I have been doin this cycle of medication for so long it's starting to not work, my acne is scarring,plus my dr doesn't want me on antibiotics anymore! Do you think the fact I used all those medications prior to accutane will prevent an initial breakout on accutane (or at least make it less severe)?

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