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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...
We would recommend eight 8oz glasses of water daily to maintain normal hydration levels. It is important to stay hydrated while you are taking Accutane.
I recommend you discuss increasing the dose. 30mg is a pretty conservative dose, so I would see if your dermatologist would like to go up a bit. Most of my patients end up on about 80mg daily if they have fairly severe acne. Good luck, you should have great results once you get to an eff...
It's understandable to be concerned about potential side effects of any medication. Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful medication used to treat severe acne, and like any medication, it can have side effects. However, the risk of experiencing side effects like impotence is generally considered...
