How early does Accutane cause birth defects?

You cannot wax while on Accutane, period. You need to apply hydrocortisone and Vaseline and keep the area moist throughout the day. Also use sunscreen liberally. Hopefully it will resolve but you may have hyperpigmentation for some time. Don't wax while taking Accutane! "This answer has been...

I perform laser treatments on my Accutane patients at times. But I am also keenly aware of their dosage and my treatment parameters. If you don't have an office that is keenly aware of Accutane and lasers, then no, it is probably not safe. And I advise my patients to be off of the Accutane for 2...

Dry skin can irritate the face while on Accutane. In our office, we recommend application of Elevase Moisture Booster with opti-ceramides to help soothe the skin while on Accutane. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

This medication works on an accumulative dosage, an usually the results start becoming visible between 4-8 weeks after initiation. Sometimes when the acne is so inflammatory and severe, steroids or NSAIDs must be also given, or if a skin infection is present (most commonly folliculitis) and...

No, Accutane specifically does not cause weight gain. Accutane should be taken with higher calorie, fattier foods, so if you aren't eating those and change your diet to compensate for that, it could cause weight gain I suppose. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and...

While I personally preferred the original Accutane brand, since it was more expensive than the branded generics of Isotretinoin (the actual medicine in Accutane) no insurance company would cover it, and it is no longer on the market.   I have not noticed a difference in effect with any...