Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underAccutane q&a

Can I get a Cosmelan peel while being on Accutane 40mg? Is it safe?

Generous935219Nov 30, 2021
Hello been on 30 days of Cosmelan of 40 Mg, I’m brown skinned, the acne has left a lot of scars and pigmentation. Can I do the Cosmelan peel 1,2 around 15 December? Is it safe please help. 50 days into my accutane course? Is it safe?

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Dec 2, 2021
Answer
🔗 Link

More Accutane Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

You can drink when on accutane it just has to be minimal. All of my accutane/isotretinoin/acne patients do our accutane protocol from emeragecosmetics.com (where we do free skincare consults daily) and peels like aerify/cosmelan/enlighten. Acne requires a combination approach to get long term...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

​Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. I recommend a combination of Cosmelan, salt facials, peels, lasers, microneedling with PRP, blue light, radiofrequency and isotretinoin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer​

+2 answers
See all Accutane Q&A
See more Accutane Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE ACCUTANE GUIDE →