I have been using a strong dose of prescribed retinol for sun damage for about 2 months now... What difference in my skin texture!!! I have gone through the purging with retinol and I was also taking tetracycline. I stopped taking both and I will be starting Accutane. I would say I have a mild case of acne, however, it just doesn't want to go away! I think it's hormonal... I'm wondering if the retinol that I've used prior will help prevent the purging stage during the beginning of using Accutane?
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Answer: It is uncertain if purging will happen or not. It is normal for light purging in the beginning stages of treatment
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...
Acne requires a combination approach to get long term improvement. Without seeing photos, it does sound like accutane (Isotretinoin) may be a good option for you. For all patients on isotretinoin, we require them to be on skin care such as vitamin C (Skinceuticals Phloretin CF, EmerageSkin...
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...
