hello doctors, just a few questions about accutane, i have mild acne , they just look like bumps under the skin. They only look bad under spot lights.. so my doctor put me on accutane 20ml for 3 months because my skin gets irritated from the regular acne creams. my questions are : 1)is accutane the best choice for me? is a 3 month course too short ? 2) can i continue taking my iron supplements ? because i have a low ferritin level 3) can i put vit c 10% on my face ? thanks..
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A faster response is nice but it doesn't mean you'll need the medication for a shorter amount of time. The goal is to get the proper mg into your body and have a long-term result, not just a short-term one, or you'll need another round of Accutane in the future. Consult your prescribing...
There are a number of good products out there which can be used to counteract the drying affects of Accutane. Cerave PM moisturizer would be one. This has Niacinamide which will be soothing and help decrease irritation and redness. Eucerin Calming cream, Aveeno Positively Radiant, and Purpose...
With the new Absorica you do not need to take Accutane with meals. Formerly, we encouraged patients to take Accutane with a fatty meal. Absorption was better. We generally encouraged patient to take their Accutane with breakfast. However, the amount of fat that was needed for ideal absorption...
