Accutane darkening my skin 3 months into it. Do I need a higher SPF?

It is not uncommon for patients to have acne even while taking Accutane. The typical reaction by the doctor is to increase the dose (based on your weight) to reach a maximum effective dose.  While increasing the dose your doctor will also monitor for the side effects. You may experience skin d...

No!  Accutane is a very toxic drug and many side effects.  It should only be used for an initial regimen than can last 4-6 months, then discontinued.  Patients may require additional regimens in the future.

Sometimes patients have to miss a month or more .. if their acne is not clear all i do is restart their treatment where they left off.. there is no harm in doing this.. if the acne was clear and remained clear after the month break I might not recommend restarting.. for women i might continue ...

It’s understandable to be concerned about changes in your menstrual cycle, especially when you’re on a medication like Accutane (isotretinoin). Here are some factors to consider: Accutane and Menstrual Changes: While it’s not a common side effect, some women do experience changes in their menst...

Accutane is tetratogenic in pregnancy.  All patients on Accutane need to be on birth control for the duration of therapy and 1 month after.   The Accutane product monograph states "Females of childbearing potential should not become pregnant during therapy or for 1 month...

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...