Can I Dye my Hair While on Accutane?

While it is correct that some medications like Accutane cause hair shedding (a phenomenon called telogen effluvium), it is important to understand that hair does not always come back to the same density once these medications are stopped. For most people they do, but for a small proportion of...

It's not known what causes rosacea.  We do however know what makes it worse, such as anything that irritates or warms up the face.  The primary problem in rosacea is instability of the facial (and occasionally neck and chest) blood vessels, which dilate readily and close sluggishly...

Accutane is a synthetic form of Vitamin A and too much Vitamin A can be toxic. I generally advise patients to avoid supplements with Vitamin A while taking Accutane. If you eat very large amounts of Vitamin A containing foods (like carrots), you should discuss this issue with your doctor...

Accutane has the highest "cure" rate for severe acne, but there can be reasons why patients look for an alternative. Isolaz, Cooltouch and Smoothbeam are often very effective, but they require a series, not just one treatment. So, I'd say Accutane is best, but laser series do...

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...

  Most likely your dermatologist will merely tack on another three weeks to your treatment, but you should ultimately enjoy the same gratifying result.   Due to the rigors of I-Pledge we are seeing more of this sort of thing in our female patients. If the prescription is...