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I would have hoped your prescribing physician would have gone over all your medications, vitamins, and supplements with you before prescribing Accutane. Don't take your fish oil, or any other version of Vitamin A, while on Accutane, UNLESS it's just in a multivitamin formulation. It's absolutely not a good idea, and it's unnecessary. You can apply makeup as you would normally. If you take any other medications, supplements, or vitamins, please discuss them with your prescribing physician at your next visit. It's important!
Accutane doesn't affect sweat glands, so if you're having this problem, which is called hyperhydrosis, it's not from the Accutane. It's mere coincidence it started after your course of Accutane, so no, another round of Accutane won't make you sweat more.
I would not expect your skin to flare when you start Retin-A after an Accutane (isotretinoin) regimen. Flares generally occur when first starting a course of acne treatment, and this is not your case. If you do notice new acne after your Accutane course, see your dermatologist sooner...
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...
I would absolutely recommend against using any prescription (or really other) topicals while on Accutane, unless you consult your physician first. This could result in severe burns or other issues, which will create more intense problems than what you have now. Using products concurrently needs...
I often use Silicone Microdroplet Therapy for acne scars while I am treating with Accutane. I believe it to be safe and effective, as well as very long-lasting. It is best to discuss this with your treating dermatologist as he or she will be the one performing the procedure.
Accutane can make you more sun sensitive and at this point in life, you are not getting freckles, you are getting sun damage. On Accutane you must wear daily sunscreen - it's very important. As to your other questions about length of time for the medication, consult your prescribing physician. 4...
