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Will Accutane work if I have lots of junk food?

hosnia bashirApr 23, 2019
I’m on accutane and I eat a lot of junk food like chocolate chips fast food. Does that effect the results. Is accutane still gonna work?

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Dr. Sheetal Sapra, MD, FRCPC
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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Yes, but you will need to be on a lower dose. If you take only 20mg daily you should be able to refrain from causing extra dryness. The key with Accutane is a total cumulative dose for an effective treatment. So you'll just need to be on the medication longer. It's a GREAT treatment option for...

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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...

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Thank you for your question.Keratosis pilaris is a benign skin condition that is made worse by dryness of the skin. A common side effect of Accutane is dryness, therefore, Accutane can make KP flare. I highly recommend you consult with your dermatologist regarding your questions and concerns. T...

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