Would 3 months be long enough to get a tattoo, after low dose 40mg 2x weekly Accutane?

If you are in the sun where you live, you should wear a high SPF sunscreen whether or not you use accutane.  I don't give special instructions to my accutane patients for the summer because I advise ALL my patients to use the maximum sun protection possible.   Go ahead and use the medication, e...

Accutane has a slightly sun-sensitizing effect but it may also causing superficial peeling of skin making the skin red, dry and sun-sensitive. Keeping your skin moisturizied with a non-comedongic moisturizer will help with those side effects. Wearing an SPF 30 or higher sunblock and...

It is not uncommon for patients to have acne even while taking Accutane. The typical reaction by the doctor is to increase the dose (based on your weight) to reach a maximum effective dose.  While increasing the dose your doctor will also monitor for the side effects. You may experience skin d...

No!  Accutane is a very toxic drug and many side effects.  It should only be used for an initial regimen than can last 4-6 months, then discontinued.  Patients may require additional regimens in the future.

Sometimes patients have to miss a month or more .. if their acne is not clear all i do is restart their treatment where they left off.. there is no harm in doing this.. if the acne was clear and remained clear after the month break I might not recommend restarting.. for women i might continue ...

It’s understandable to be concerned about changes in your menstrual cycle, especially when you’re on a medication like Accutane (isotretinoin). Here are some factors to consider: Accutane and Menstrual Changes: While it’s not a common side effect, some women do experience changes in their menst...