Can Accutane clear pigmentation from acne (dark patchy spots) on the arms?

Thanks for your question.  If you have dark marks from acne and it is what we call "post inflammatory hyperpigmentation" , accutane can help with the dark marks by helping clear the cystic acne and deeper lesions, thereby reducing the chance of dark marks even starting.  If you have...

Thanks for your question.  It is a very valid concern, but fortunately in my many years of treating acne patients with accutane, I have not seen this problem develop, even in folks with a strong history of genital herpes.   One option is to discuss the concern with your...

Thanks for your question.  I am glad your face is clearing beautifully, but you are right, body acne and inflammation can be very stubborn.  You could consider continuing on a longer course of accutane, or maybe ask your dermatologist to do a culture on any pustules that are present on...

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have initial breakouts when starting any type of acne treatment, including Accutane. In some cases, breakouts may persist for a few months, however, in other cases, some patients don't get any breakouts. One cannot predict who will breakout and...

Hello and thank you for your question. While on Accutane and few months after completing course, your skin is more prone to scarring, and thus it is recommended to avoid any elective surgeries including tattoo. The medication should not cause damage to tattoo previously on your skin, provided ...

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...