Will my Skin Purge on Retin-a 0.1% Post Accutane Course?

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 would absolutely recommend against using any prescription (or really other) topicals while on Accutane, unless you consult your physician first. This could result in severe burns or other issues, which will create more intense problems than what you have now. Using products concurrently needs...

I often use Silicone Microdroplet Therapy for acne scars while I am treating with Accutane. I believe it to be safe and effective, as well as very long-lasting. It is best to discuss this with your treating dermatologist as he or she will be the one performing the procedure.

Accutane can make you more sun sensitive and at this point in life, you are not getting freckles, you are getting sun damage. On Accutane you must wear daily sunscreen - it's very important. As to your other questions about length of time for the medication, consult your prescribing physician. 4...

Any side effects depend upon the dosage quite frankly. I start all my patients on 20mg, and then up to 40mg as needed. Depending upon the environment in which you live (I live in Las Vegas) sometimes people are put on higher doses like 60mg or 80mg per day, which gets you through the regimen...

Accutane does not help all people, but it does help approximately 80%, which is an excellent rate of success for a medication.  Proper dosage is important as is testing for any hormonal disorders.  It is also important to take the isotretinoin with food that contains some fat, as its...