I have mild breakouts and went for a deep cleansing facial with a LED light for my pimples. 3 months later my pores opened up, and i have developed sun spots. Also my skin is very oily now, which was never a problem. My dermatologist suggested i go on accutane as it will reduce my oily skin and help for skin texture, as well as for any scarring. Will accutane improve my skin texture and make my pores look smaller post accutane?
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Answer: Accutane can be paired with Venus Viva RF to help reduce pore size and even out skin texture
It is true that low dose accutane can be used to improve oily skin and pore size as well as stubborn acne. But this is not considered "anti-aging". Tretinoin (Retin-A) has the most evidence for use as an anti-aging product. Best wishes,
Hello and thank you for your question. One of the common side effects of isotretinoin is lymphadenopathy or abnormal size of lymph nodes. I would recommend a follow up with your board certified dermatologist or general practitioner for evaluation and management of your symptoms. Best of luck.
Thanks for your question. It is an interesting idea. Tattoos fading while on accutane is not a commonly seen problem, but I suppose if the skin is excessively dry and peeling, it could cause some irritation in the skin where a tattoo is, and it might lose some ink. I am just...
