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unless you drink frequently it wont show up. It's not safe though. Stop doing that if you like your liver and want to enjoy a cocktail after you finish accutane ;)
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 alcohol for a long period of time.
Thank you for your question. Drinking alcohol prior to labs for Accutane may increase your liver enzymes, and I highly recommend you make your dermatologist aware of the alcohol intake. Take care and good luck.
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...
Hello, unfortunately this is out of my scope of practice, please speak with the doctor that prescribed it to you. have a great day and good luck
While on accutane you should be doing significant skincare, peels monthly and at home dermarolling weekly (see link). vitamins shouldn't affect your accutane. I would not take the vitamins at the same time as the medication so it doesnt affect absorption. Best, Dr. Emer.
There is no reason you cannot get a piercing while on accutane. I suggest proper post care with CLN wash, and silagen and emerageskin refit face. See links. Best, Dr. Emer.
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