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Thank you for your question. The contraindicated medications while on Accutane are Vitamin A supplements, Tetracycline antibiotics, Progestin-only birth control pills, Dilantin, Corticosteroid medicines, and St. John's wart. Lorazepam should be fine to take with Accutane although you may want to check with your doctor who put you on lorazepam first. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your question. Results can usually be expected after about 1 -2 months on Accutane. Usually the first month all the oil and bacteria are pushed to the surface and the acne appears worse. The dosage of 100 mg daily is quite a high dosage, as the recommended dosing is 1 mg/kg/day....
Thank you for your question. Any beauty treatments such as other topicals or peels should be avoided while your son is on Accutane as being on the medication can increase his chances of scarring. You should discuss this with his dermatologist if you have any further concerns. Be certain to be...
Thank you for your question. Accutane is indicated for severe cystic acne. If your face is oily and you have acne there are other options besides Accutane including topical, a short term course of oral antibiotics, or photodynamic therapy. There are side effects with long term Accutane use. Be...
Thank you for your question. Acne is a multifactorial condition and can be worsened by several things including stress or hormones. You may want to consult with your board certified dermatologist as he or she may have decreased your dosage of the medication since you are almost done with the...
Thank you for your question. Another option is going to an aesthetician who can safely and more completely extract the black/white heads using a tool. Retin A can help prevent new black/white heads, but you may need a stronger concentration. I would get an evaluation by a board certified...
Thank you for your question. You should check with your dermatologist because there is a goal dosage based on your weight that should be met. I would not advise the use of Retin A as this can worsen the typical side effects of drying out the skin and sun sensitivity which is associated with...
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