How will I know accutane is working

Do not despair.  I have two comments about this:1) It is not uncommon to need more than 1 course of Accutane.  A number of factors contribute to the daily dosage, duration of treatment, and decision when to end the course.  Your weight is one of those factors, but not the only one...

Rashes like this around the mouth are usually caused by a change in toothpaste (either you got a new one or the manufacturer changed it.) It's caused most often from fluoride. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion....

Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...

There is no reason you cant have surgery while on the medication but if you needed to have something elective and wanted to stop you can do so as early as 3 days before and have no problems.  Best, Dr. Emer.