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We always recommend Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser to all of our Accutane patients. Accutane can be very drying and Cetaphil can really help keep your skin hydrated without making it worse.
Thank you for your question. In my experience, gentle hydrating facial cleansers work best for my Accutane patients because a common side effect of Accutane is dry skin. I found Cetaphil or CeraVe hydrating cleansers to be effective as well as their facial moisturizers. I recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist for further guidance. Take care and good luck.
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. Muscle or joint pains are a side effect of Accutane, and although rare, Achilles tendonitis is a possible side effects. In my experience, decreasing the dose resolved the heel pain, but if the heel pain was persistent, then therapy would be discontinued. I highly...
Dark scars can be problematic as they can be visible far longer than one might expect. The fundamental problem with dark scars is a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the pigment cells near the scar are stimulated. In clinical practice, we always begin with application...
