Doctor prescribed isotretinoin for acne. I have gas and acidity problems. Does isotretinoin increase gas or acidity problems?

Thank you for your question. I completely agree that you should not use any acne products while you are on accutane. Your best bet, especially if you are having irritation, is to be gentle. Moisturize with a non-comedogenic cream (Cera-ve is the best over the counter commercial product)....

Pregnancy and accurate are not a good combination. You need to let both your Dermatologist and your OB know immediately so they can properly and completely advise you on the next steps. 

Thanks for your question.  I'd probably recommend waiting about a month after therapy is complete.  You can still carefully pluck facial hairs, just don't do anything that might burn or scar, like waxing or laser.  We do treat scarring with lasers sooner than in years past, so...

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...

Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is skin sensitivity and increase risk in scarring when the skin is traumatized or injured. I generally recommend my patients to wait at least 6 months after stopping Accutane before having any skin procedures done. I highly recommend you ...

Thank you for your question. Accutane (isotretinoin) dosing is based on an individual's weight, which is 1 mg per kilogram for a minimum of 4 months. A side effect of Accutane is photosensitivity, where the skin is more sensitive to the sun and can burn easily. I generally recommend my patients...