Hello, I just started Accutane 1 weeks ago. Prior to that, I was on doxycycline, Acanya, and Epiduo for the past 10 months. Currently, I have more acne that I have had in the past 8 months. I believe it is because my skin has no epiduo and acanya. My face is slightly dry right now. I know i should not use the meds with accutane so the doc can gage how much mgs he should give me. (currently on 80mg a day, weigh 180lbs) What is so wrong with using epiduo with accutane? Dry skin isn't an issue 4me.
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April 25, 2016
Answer: Would not advise Epiduo use while on Accutane
When you start Accutane, you will notice that your skin is extremely dry and sensitive. Using Tazorac while on Accutane will only accentuate these undesirable symptoms. In addition, the Tazorac is not really necessary since Accutane has similar effects to Tazorac, but is just more powerful and ...
Accutane will often work when other treatments fail. I have had many patients with hormonal acne that improved but did not get complete clearance with OCPs, spironolactone, and topical medications, but were able to achieve clearance with Accutane.I hope this answer is helpful! Best of luck.
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