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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 terms of skincare, always wear an appropriate sunscreen and reduce direct sun exposure. In my patients, I recommend a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase whenever they are on Accutane. This will keep the skin hydrated and reduce the oiliness of the skin that is associated with oil-based moisturizers. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
There is actually no good evidence that Vitamin E helps with side effects of Accutane. Check with your dermatologist for more evidence-based medication that will help your issues after a good live examination.
This probably will not make much of a difference, as you should be on Accutane for at least 20 weeks. Just try not to miss too many more doses after that.
It is safe for your husband to be on Accutane while you are trying to get pregnant. Accutane is only dangerous to the fetus while taken by the mother.
Body acne is one of the most persistent and difficult types of acne to treat. I have found that Accutane is by far the best and most effective medication for body acne. It takes longer to treat and respond than facial acne, and you will need more mg that you will for facial acne, but yes,...
