Intralesional Cortisone While on Ro-accutane

One of the potential side effects of Accutane are mood alterations.  If a patient has those, I do require a clearance by a psychiatrist that the patient is able to take Accutane. Adderall is an ADD or ADHD medication.  If you do not have mood alterations, there should not be a...

Accutane can potentially have a number of side effects, most of which are not particular to diabetes.  Those need to be monitored regularly in a similar way in both diabetics and non-diabetics. One Accutane side effect that I would want to watch closely in patients with diabetes, is the...

I would strongly recommend that you wait at least 6 months and after all dry eye symptoms resolve before undergoing laser surgery for your eyes.

Accutane is most effective when it is given at an average dose of 1 mg/kg per day for 6 months.  Low dose Accutane like 20 mg per day for 4 months usually clears the acne well but is much more likely to relapse.  So the total dose during treatment is one potential cause of relapse...

You should always tell your treating physician about any OTC and prescription medications you are taking.  The most important interactions are high-dose vitamin A supplements and the tetracycline class of antibiotics (including tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline).  There are...

Dry skin is a problem while on Accutane. In our office, we advise Accutane patients to begin daily moisturization with Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles