I'm a 22 years old student from Slovenia and I live in Belgium. I have EHIC. I've been having very oily skin lately and mild acne outburst on my cheeks and neck.
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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...
Thanks for your question. I hear that fairly often - some joint or muscle pain while on the medication. In our practice, we decide on a case-by-case basis whether the benefits of the Accutane outweigh the patient's discomfort level. I have never had to discontinue a patient due to...