Did 20 days break from Accutane because of vacation. Will have initial breakout when I start again?

The first question is how are you going to continue if your doctor thinks it unsafe and has stopped you?We see elevated enzymes and cholesterol all the time with Accutane.  It's not a disaster, nor is it necessarily the end of the treatment.  I send my patients to their internists for...

Peeling and Soret are used to treat and heal acne. The only problem is in combining these two treatments. I would suggest you not to undergo peeling while on Sotret. Once your skin is clear and you are done with Sotret, you can undergo mild peeling to improve your skin texture. Good luck!

Thanks for your question. There are a few drugs that can increase the drug circulation of accutane and these are the  CYP 3A4 substrates. In other words,  AVOID all tetra/doxy/minocycline, gemfibrozil (NEVER give with bexarotene!), macrolides (including azithromycin), azoles, and...

To address and reduce the appearance of dark spots left by pimples, here are some recommendations: Topical Treatments: Hydroquinone: This is a skin-lightening agent that can help fade dark spots. Use under the guidance of a dermatologist, as it can be irritating for some skin types. Vitamin C:...

Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...

Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...