I have been on 80mg Accutane since October 2023. The last months has been a drag. I am having issues sleeping, extra dry skin, moody and getting headaches. my skin has been clear since the end of October and i would love to stop it sooner. Is this a bad idea? I fear that even though my skin has been clear for 5 months, my acne might come back from stopping early.
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Thank you for reaching out with your concern. It's not uncommon to experience menstrual irregularities after completing a course of Accutane (isotretinoin), as the medication can influence hormonal balances in the body.
However, if your periods remain inconsistent for an extended period...
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...
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...