Currently on accutane but wanted to ask; can I dye my hair using my regular black henna dye which contains Paraphenylenediamine (PPD)? I’m currently taking 40mg a day but fear that my dry scalp might trigger a reaction to the dye.
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I wish you all the best in your recovery and happy you are already having a progress! We used to think in the past that you can not do procedures while being on accutane. This was based on a very limited data, but many dermatologists used this to avoid lasers and procedures when the patient is...
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...
The answer is not that simple. It may work if you have papules and pustules and if you have oily skin, but it varies case per case. And you should give it at least a few months, worsening is common at the beginning. It is important to evaluate you properly and see what is the presentation to...