I am a 21 year old female. 51 kg. I'm on my 6th month of accutane. My acne is gone, but I only have scars left. I get at least 1 pimple during menustration that vanishes in 2 days or so. My doctor recommended me to take it for another month. Is it safe?
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
October 3, 2023
Answer: Recommend consulting with provider to determine is a longer treatment is right for you. Consult higher dosage
Since B5 is not a Vitamin A derivative it it is okay to take while on Accutane. You should not take any Vitamin A or it's derivatives while on 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...
Thanks for your question. It looks like you are suffering with fairly severe acne and might be developing some scars on the cheeks. I wonder if you are on too low of a dose of the accutane? Nothing bad will happen if you stop it suddenly, as it sticks around in the body for a...