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I am a physician in private practice in San Diego. I have put a few patients with Kaiser insurance on accutane but these patients paid cash to see me. In these cases, the patients' Kaiser physicians refused to prescribe Accutane and I am not exactly sure why. There is no reason, however, why Kaiser physicians cannot prescribe Accutane when it is indicated, and there is no reason why you should not be able to obtain Accutane through Kaiser's pharmacies. They may require you to jump through some hoops though.Good luck.
Occasional Alcohol intake in moderation is fine while taking Accutane (isotretinoin). Many prescription drugs are metabolized by the liver, as is Accutane. The key is moderation and occasional use.
Thank you for your question. Accutane does not cause or worsen cellulite. You really don't have anything to worry about in that regard if you are about to undergo or are currently undergoing Accutane treatment. Rest assured that Accutane won't affect your fat structure. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your question. Accutane does dry out the skin and often leads to dryness, peeling, and / or scaling. Doing a manual exfoliation, or chemical toner / exfoliator may lead to a reduction in the appearance of dry skin, but may in turn cause extra irritation and redness. It's fine if you...
You may want to consider glucosamine-chondroitin supplements and you may want to consider premedicating with NSAIDS such as motrin if your stomach can handle it. I am sure that your dermatologist or prescribing physician has encountered and managed this condition before. Express your concerns...
This can be a long-lasting problem but it will remitt. You should be careful to constantly apply sunscreens, especially now that we are enterring the sunny months. Ultar-calming cream, as Dr. Chen mentioned, is also my favorite, RevaleSkin Day cream and Purpose Redness Relief are other...
I tell all my patients to be patient for the first couple months. Everyone responds to Accutane; however, the timeline varies for everyone. The usual goal for each patient is to reach a total dose of 120-150 mg/kg, with the daily dose usually being 1 mg/kg per day. Thus, it usually takes 4-6...
