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AVC While on Accutane?

raulraul2Sep 12, 2012
Most products that can help fadeing red marks , or not fadeing , just speeding the procces are banned while on accutane , I have read so many good things about apple vinegar cider on red marks , just wonder if it would be ok to use it topically while on accutane, i have lots of red marks.

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. The minimum age for person to start Accutane is greater than 12 years old according to the FDA clinical guidelines.  I hope this helps.

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The nodule should go away on its own. It is best to give your skin some time to heal after the use of Accutane. I’d recommend approx. 6 months. If you still feel the nodule and have some redness then you may want to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and see what your options a...

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Thank you for your question. The contraindicated medications while on Accutane are Vitamin A supplements, Tetracycline antibiotics, Progestin-only birth control pills, Dilantin, Corticosteroid medicines, and St. John's wart. Lorazepam should be fine to take with  Accutane although you may...

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Thank you for your question. Results can usually be expected after about 1 -2 months on Accutane. Usually the first month all the oil and bacteria are pushed to the surface and the acne appears worse. The dosage of 100 mg daily is quite a high dosage, as the recommended dosing is 1 mg/kg/day....

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Thank you for your question. Any beauty treatments such as other topicals or peels should be avoided while your son is on Accutane as being on the medication can increase his chances of scarring. You should discuss this with his dermatologist if you have any further concerns. Be certain to be...

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