My skin has been off and on for over 4 years. I am now going to be a sophomore in college and just tired of acne and sick of hiding behind makeup. My skin has gotten better but it's so bipolar that in a week I could have breakouts all over. Is accutane an option for me? Would it be a good idea to go on it? * I have a lot of post acne red marks from previous acne
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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...
I ask my Accutane patients not to take a separate form of Vitamin A while on Accutane, but I am fine with them taking any multivitamins. So my answer to you would be that this is fine. However, it is always best to consult your physician when adding in new meds or supplements along with a...
It's very important to use a good moisturizer in general while you are on Accutane. Ketoconazole cream is also fine to use, but you need a good moisturizer and daily sunscreen as well. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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