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Accutane can cause poor wound healing and scarring so it would be best to stop the drug if you are having knee surgery. Remember it stays in the system for about a month. Of course, discuss this with you treating doctors.
It would seem prudent to discontinue the Accutane prior to any surgical procedure including knee surgery. Accutane seems to be associated with delayed wound healing and hypertrophic scar formation. Any such decision to discontinue Accutane, however, should be made in consultation with both your treating dermatologist as well as your orthopaedic surgeon. They may have a different opinion on the matter.
Congratulations on finishing a course of Accutane! This medication stays in your blood for up to one month after your last dose. You will notice that some of the effects, such as dryness, will fade during that time. Wait and see what your skin does before you start using different products. If...
Accutane is completely gone from the body two months after the last pill. Without sounding like a lecture here, why does turning 21 mean that you have to get OBLITERATED in your own words? Getting drunk is not great for your liver on or off Accutane, but you are absolutely right in...
Two factors that greatly affect melasma are hormones and sun exposure. While it's true that Accutane does make you more sun sensitive, this photosensitivity only lasts a couple of months after finishing the course of Accutane. Also, melasma on the neck is pretty rare. However...
There have been several studies that show the incidence of depression and suicide in patients with acne who take Accutane is not higher than the incidence of depression and suicide in acne patient who NEVER took Accutane. In fact, many report depression improves when their acne gets better....
I always recommend you discuss these types of issues with your treating dermatologist, but in general, this low dose of Accutane should make gentle exfoliation with salicylic acid safe.
Over-the-counter CereVe products may be helpful including CereVe PM which contains niacinamide and CereVe AM which has sunscreen. Most dermatologists will also have medical-grade products in their office that can be very helpful for your redness and irritation.
