I just commenced my 5th month of Accutane, but my face is still rough. I'm still breaking out and I'm very sad. *tears*

Please do not do either while on accutane, and if you do, please stop the medication for the time you are doing it.  Both can increase your skin of liver issues and sun burn/sensitivity.  Best, Dr. Emer.

This is a question you must direct to your insurance company.Every company has different plans and approves different medications.Sometimes you require pre-authorization for Accutane but the questions you are asking here cannot be answered by a practitioner. 

I have had any number of patients stop Accutane, either by choice, or by their inability to get back to the office and get their pregnancy tests.In my experience and opinion, a break from Accutane, even lasting a month does not affect the final outcome of the treatment and the results are the...

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 answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot...

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? Best of...

Any 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...