I'm going to Punta Cana in a month in a half, and I'm a bit worried about the sun and possible alcoholic drinks. I'll be gone for a total of 9 days, 7 of those spent in Punta Cana. I've been on Accutane Roche 40mg for 11 days so far(lips dry and cracked, skin less oily by the end of the day). I was wondering if it'd be okay to stop accutane for a total of 2 weeks? And if it'd be a bad idea to have alcohol beverages in 2 weeks?
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May 27, 2015
Answer: Acutane And Vacation
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
There is a type of rosacea that is actually acne-rosacea. For this type, Accutane is a great choice. You need to see a dermatologist for specifications on the type of rosacea that you have, and see what options are best."This
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Usually a six month course is recommended, but in actuality, many people seem to stop around 4-5 months. You may experience a resurgence in your acne, but it is likely that it will not be as bad as before treatment. No guarantees, however.
What side effects are you having?
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dose of Accutane will make you more sensitive to the sun and can lead to
sunburns, so lowering the dose would not make a big difference. You
can still enjoy the summer you just need to be careful in the sun and be smart
about spending time outside. If the acne is severe enough to...
