I’m starting Accutane tomorrow, should I take my nose ring (nose piercing) off ?

Thank you for reaching out with your question about managing after-wax bumps and keratosis pilaris, especially in the context of your ongoing acne treatment. Here's some information that might help: Accutane and Acne: Accutane (isotretinoin) is a potent medication primarily used for treating...

We generally recommend against taking alcohol with accutane. It will not show on the blood test and don’t bing drink (that’s having more than 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men) as it’s generally bad for your health and liver. Elevated liver enzymes do show up if you drink excessive alcoh...

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 and photograph. A common side effect of Accutane is dry skin, and at times, the dryness can be severe, which may lead to eczema like rashes. Heavy emollient creams, such as Cerave cream or Cetaphil cream, may be helpful. But if the rashes persists, then a prescription...

Thank you for your question. Vitamin B won't necessarily trigger acne, however, it may interact with Accutane. I highly recommend you consult with your dermatologist who is managing your Accutane treatment and your doctor who is managing your vitamin B12 therapy regarding your questions and...

There are many factors that affect libido including hormones. You can increase your libido with several FDA approved medications including Vylessi and Addyi for women. Testosterone can work too but can increase your risk of acne again.