Can you use Accutane for seb derm? (photos)

Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is skin sensitivity and an increase risks of scarring if any trauma or injury is done to the skin, which includes cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasions, laser treatments, etc. I generally recommend my patients to...

Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is highly sensitive skin and an increase risk of scarring when the skin is traumatized or injured either for medical or cosmetic purposes. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid any injury/trauma to the skin such as tattoos, piercings, or ...

There are numerous treatment modalities available for scarring, but it is dependent upon the specific type of scarring that you have. Acne scarring can be characterized as rolling, ice-pick, box-car, atrophic, or a combination of these types. A board-certified dermatologist should be...

The risks of any surgical or cosmetic procedure that causes even slight skin injury while on Accutane or within 6 months of stopping treatment are well known.  Although not everyone has problems, if you do, would it really be worth it?  Patients even postpone necessary surgical procedures un...

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Accutane does not have an effect on hormones, so it will not help with breakouts prior to your menstrual cycles. Alternative treatment options such as oral contraceptives (also known as birth control) or Spironolactone can help with hormonal acne. I...

Thank you for your question. Accutane (isotretinoin) dosing is based on an individual's weight, which is 1 mg per kilogram for a minimum of 4 months. Therefore, if you weigh 51 kg, then your minimum recommend total dose will be isotretinoin 51 mg per day for four months. But if you can only t...