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Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. A common side effect of isotretinoin is dry skin, dry mucous membranes, etc. Heavy emollient creams or vaseline may help decrease the dryness and minimize the itching and irritation. However, if the itching persists, then I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to discuss your dose of isotretinoin and to evaluate your skin. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question.Stopping Accutane therapy if feeling under the weather is not necessary unless you start taking oral antibiotics. Oral antibiotics and Accutane can interact and affect your liver, so if starting any oral antibiotics, then holding Accutane for a few days would be...
You can start taking Minocycline 24 hours after stopping Accutane. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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...