Pregnant Post Accutane: Scared about birth defect.

This is an expected side effect from isotretinoin. It should resolve within 1 week of completing your course. Emollient lip balms are generally the most helpful for addressing dryness. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have breakouts when starting any acne treatment, especially Accutane. Usually the flare-up lasts a couple of weeks, but in some individuals, the flare-up can be very severe and occur for several months. Breakouts also vary depending on the dose...

Back pain is a fairly common complaint with isotretinoin.  If you can do some symptomatic treatment like advil, tylenol, or heating pads to treat the back pain, that is best.  You will be the most successful if you stay on the highest dose that you can tolerate.  The back pain...

Your acne has been going on for many years, and you appear to be developing some scarring, and hence you are definitely an Isotretinoin candidate.  When prescribed and monitored properly, it is an exceedingly safe and successful medication that may give you the long-term results you are...

Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...

What a great question! Isotretinoin is actually a form of vitamin A, and taking extra supplementation of this while on therapy could actually worsen side effects and lead to vitamin A toxicity. B vitamins, particularly vitamin B6 and B12, can actually cause acne when taken in...