Hi so I have a question. When I read the ipledge brochure. It says not to get pregnant one month after the last dose, but why does my Dr's request that I don't get pregnant until after 6 months of being off the medication. I read that Accutane doesn't stay long in the system but why are my Dr saying for me to wait 6 months. Is there any accurate time or when the medication will be out of the system? I think it'll be okay to try for a baby now since it's been over 4 months since i been off the medication.
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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...
Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is highly sensitive skin and an increase risk of scarring when the skin is traumatized or injured either for medical or cosmetic purposes. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid any injury/trauma to the skin such as tattoos, piercings, or ...
Isotretinoin (Accutane) should not cause any stretch marks. It is interesting though that you have been on the medicine for 2 years. I usually use it as a 4-6 month course and then discontinue it. If your acne is under control, you may want to speak to your dermatologist about stopping the m...
