Is it safe to use Kojic Acid Soap while on Isotretinoin 10MG?

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Seriously consdering using Kojic Soap to lighten up my whole face and my spots, however, I'm still on Isotretinoin (Acnetrex 10 MG). Lumiderm was recommended to me to fade out my spots but it isn't working :( I also want the skin tone of my face to match my chest's so I'm really considering using kojic acid soap. Thank you so much!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

while on accutane you should be on skincare (see my link) we send all over the world and have poeple do rollers weekly, and at home peels.
Acne requires a combination approach to get long term improvement.  For all patients on isotretinoin, we require them to be on skin care such as vitamin C, glycolic cream, kojic acid serums in the morning and retinols and salicylic acid at night.   All of our patients get clear+brilliant non ablative laser along with a microsecond YAG laser such as aerolase or laser genesis and microneedling with PRP or microneelding RF like intensif or fractora monthly to help improve breakouts, speed the healing process, and improve scarring and facial redness while on the isotretinoin/accutane.  LED light therapy, cosmelan/enlighten peels, salt facial or dermalinfusion can be done as well to speed up the improvement. I sugges tyou go to an expert who combines skin care, lasers, microneedling, PRP, and facials while on oral medications for acne.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Morgan Rabach, MD · Answer

Any kind of skincare you are using while on isotretinoin should be discussed with your dermatologist. Unfortunately, recommending skincare whilst on isotretinoin can only be done reliably with a knowledge of how you are tolerating the medication and your previous medical history. I would recommend consulting with your dermatologist if you are seriously considering a new skincare routine.

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