Been on Accutane (80mg) 2x in 2009/2010. Hormonal acne. Salicylic/BP irritate skin, use sulfur for acne. I am thinking of trying Ambi Fade Cream (hydroquinone 2%). Tried prescription hydroquinone in previous years, but skin more irritate as acne was not under control. Also, I started having some facial hair below chin in past 2-3 years, never had this before. No females in my family have/had facial hair. I am considering Candela YAG laser for hair under chin, is this good option? Please advise.
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We would recommend eight 8oz glasses of water daily to maintain normal hydration levels. It is important to stay hydrated while you are taking Accutane.
I recommend you discuss increasing the dose. 30mg is a pretty conservative dose, so I would see if your dermatologist would like to go up a bit. Most of my patients end up on about 80mg daily if they have fairly severe acne. Good luck, you should have great results once you get to an eff...
It's understandable to be concerned about potential side effects of any medication. Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful medication used to treat severe acne, and like any medication, it can have side effects. However, the risk of experiencing side effects like impotence is generally considered...
