Can BB creams be used while on isotretinoin (aka Accutane)?

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...

In my opinion, you are 25 mg / kg short of your ideal cumulative dose of isotretinoin.Around 80% of patients who receive a total dose of 120 mg / kg relapse, while only 30% of patients with a total dose of 150 mg / kg relapse.Thus, the dose over one course of treatment should be at least 120 mg...

While my patients take Isotretinoin, I recommend that they avoid all additional Vitamin A supplements.  Patients may take a multivitamin if they like, but taking additional vitamin A tablets should be avoided.  Vitamin A, D, E, and K are lipid soluble.  If you take excess Vitamin...