Is it safe to have a maintenance low dose of Accutane like 20mg twice a week to keep the oiliness at bay?

Sometimes patients have to miss a month or more .. if their acne is not clear all i do is restart their treatment where they left off.. there is no harm in doing this.. if the acne was clear and remained clear after the month break I might not recommend restarting.. for women i might continue ...

It’s understandable to be concerned about changes in your menstrual cycle, especially when you’re on a medication like Accutane (isotretinoin). Here are some factors to consider: Accutane and Menstrual Changes: While it’s not a common side effect, some women do experience changes in their menst...

Accutane is tetratogenic in pregnancy.  All patients on Accutane need to be on birth control for the duration of therapy and 1 month after.   The Accutane product monograph states "Females of childbearing potential should not become pregnant during therapy or for 1 month...