Hello there. I’ve been considering getting surgery done but I’ve also been considering going on accutane for acne. I’ve read a few studies which suggest you shouldn’t go in accutane if you undergo surgery as it can interfere with the healing process. I wanted to know if this is something you’d recommend I do after surgery—or if it’s okay to start in your professional experience?
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Answer: Accutane interfere with the healing process.
Isotretinoin is a powerful medication used primarily to treat severe acne. While it is effective, it can have a number of side effects. Hair thinning or hair loss are reported side effects of Isotretinoin. However, it is important to note that the association between isotretinoin use and...
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The cumulative dose approach is the traditional method of prescribing isotretinoin. It suggests a total dose of 120-150 mg/kg over a treatment duration of 20 weeks. Studies have shown this approach to be effective in long-term remission of acne.
The treat-to-clear method involves treating the...
