Am I getting acne or eczema from Accutane? (photo)

Thank you for your question and photographs. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with acne. A variety of other acne treatment options available such as Accutane, light therapy, facials, chemical peels, etc. Accutane works well in treating recurrent and stubborn acne, but there are quite a ...

Isotretinoin may cause bone or muscle problems, including joint pain, muscle pain or stiffness.  You may get hurt more easily during rough sports and you may heal more slowly.  If you continue to have pain you might schedule an appointment with your primary care provider. Please remember to be u...

It is possible that you are experiencing uncomfortable dryness.  This is a common side effect from Accutane.  Be sure you are hydrating and avoiding sun.  You can use a saline rinse inside the nose and then use Vaseline liberally.  If the problem persists be sure to mention to your Der...

Hi & thank you for your question. I can understand your frustration however it's hard to tell by looking at the photos. For a healthcare provider to truly give you a diagnosis for these scar like lesions they would have to examine the area and feel the lesions. I recommend you find a...

Thanks for your question. We see this commonly in the first couple of months on therapy, and most likely in a few months you will be very pleased with the improvement.  I always tell my patients to hang in there.  The medication can seem to bring out acne that was going to come along...

Thanks for your question.  I have had patients get tattoos and piercings during their accutane course, but it is not generally recommended.  If you can possibly wait, your risk of scarring is much less, so I would encourage you to try and wait at least a month or two after your last...