I Have Been Taking Acutane 20mg for Exactly 2 Weeks, Found Out I Am 6weeks Pregnant. What is the Risk of Having a Deformed Baby?

The intermittent complaints you are experiencing do no seem related to the Isotretinoin, especially since you are off the medicine, but it is always good to have an in office visit with you prescribing physician to sort out issues such as this.  In over 14 years of prescribing Isotretinoin...

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...

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...

Dry skin and skin flaking are common while on Accutane. In our office, we recommend the Elevase Moisture Booster as a light moisturizer while on Accutane. Elevase contains opti-ceramides. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Accutane, or isotretinoin, is a form of Vitamin A. Any abundance of a vitamin isn't good, but what you are referring to is talking about a specific type of cell and a specific level of Vitamin A. To put it shortly, no Accutane will not cause you to die any sooner, or to age any faster. "This...

If you are a female you must be seen to do your final negative pregnancy test for the iPledge program. Additionally, if you need a prescription, there is no way for the doctor to give you one without seeing him/her. So, basically, yes, you need to be seen. "This answer has been solicited...