I have been on accutane for 2 weeks and noticed my skin has gotten a little darker. Is it okay for me to use azelaic acid on my face once a day (at night) to counter this hyperpigmentation?
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It doesn't matter as much whether you take Accutane in the morning or at night. You will get better results, however, if you take it with a fatty meal. This increases absorption and decreases your risk of treatment failure.
If you have strong reactions to topicals, sometimes Accutane is a good option. Since you have mild acne, you won't need to be one it as long as other patients, though 3 months is very short, and 20mg is a lower dosage. When you're taking it at about month 2, assess how your skin is doing and...
A faster response is nice but it doesn't mean you'll need the medication for a shorter amount of time. The goal is to get the proper mg into your body and have a long-term result, not just a short-term one, or you'll need another round of Accutane in the future. Consult your prescribing...
