Can Accutane make your vagina lighter?

Hi there,It can be given in a lower dose.  However you will be on the medication longer but the benefit is that the side effects might not be as extreme.  Some patients like to power thru and finish the course as quickly as possible.  See your Dermatologist and and discuss the risks and ben...

Thank you for your question.Certain supplements and vitamins can interact with isotretinoin therapy, which are outlined in the iPledge booklet. Regular monitoring of labs will be helpful to monitor for any side effects such as liver toxicity. I highly recommend you consult with your prescribing ...

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...

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...