Belly button piercing is rejecting after starting Accutane - what should I do?

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...

It's important to follow the advice of your healthcare providers when it comes to medication management post-surgery. Here are some general guidelines regarding the use of Accutane (isotretinoin) after breast augmentation surgery: General Recommendations for Starting Accutane...

Thank you for your question. A common side effect of Accutane is an increase risk in scarring, so during treatment and few months after therapy, no skin trauma is recommended, which includes piercings, tattoos, waxing, surgeries, laser treatment, chemical peels, microneedling, etc. I highly...