Ive been on accutane for 8months on 10mg a day. Ive noticed I have terrible smile lines and im only 25 :( I didnt think my skin was dry except my arms and lips. I dont want to resort to botox . Will they go when I finish my course?
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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. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with acne. You can restart Accutane therapy, however, since you already experienced the side effect of hair loss, then the chances of you experiencing the same side effect with another course of Accutane is high. There are other...
Excessive heat is a bad idea while taking Accutane. Instead why don't you get some good lotion and use that. I would caution you against facial steaming and will say it can actually make your skin more dry and even damaged. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot ...
