Can I use Accutane for mild acne/closed comedones?

Accutane does absorb best with fatty foods.  I think a spoonful of a healthy oil would help if otherwise fasting, but may not be sufficient to achieve maximum absorption.  Since patients are prescribed accutane twice daily, you can discuss this with your treating doctor and one option...

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...

Thank you for your question.Accutane can help pitysporum folliculitis, but often times, combination treatment is needed. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and good luck.

Thank you for your question.Another course of Accutane might be beneficial, but unfortunately, acne may still recur. In some cases, a topical antibiotic and retinoid may be used for maintenance therapy after Accutane. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have y...

Thanks for your question.  I think most dermatologists would be open to the idea of low dose accutane, as long as you follow the Ipledge guidelines.  For females, this does mean a pregnancy test has to be taken one month before starting, and once a month while on the therapy, but for males and f...

Yes you can stop and go with accutane or you can lower the dose and do a lot of sunprotection. ensure you are using the right skincare and sunprotection including heliocare daily (see link to emeragecosmetics.com accutane skincare protocol). also the entire faith skincare line Is great for those...