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Hi Zoraida1001, Thank you for your question. I recommend to postpone non-emergency or selective procedure until 1 month after accutane treatment. This way the accutane drug has had enough time to be completely removed from your bloodstream. Good luck!Dr. Deborah Longwill
Thank you for your question.A common side effect of Accutane treatment is an increase risk in scarring when any trauma is done to the skin. Performing any procedures, including injections with fillers, during Accutane therapy is not recommended. I highly recommend you consult with your prescribing dermatologist regarding any further questions. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. A common side effect of isotretinoin is dry skin, dry mucous membranes, etc. Heavy emollient creams or vaseline may help decrease the dryness and minimize the itching and irritation. However, if the itching persists, then I...
Thank you for your question.Stopping Accutane therapy if feeling under the weather is not necessary unless you start taking oral antibiotics. Oral antibiotics and Accutane can interact and affect your liver, so if starting any oral antibiotics, then holding Accutane for a few days would be...
You can start taking Minocycline 24 hours after stopping Accutane. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."