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No one should have prescribed you Accutane if there was a chance you were pregnant or you were trying to become pregnant. Accutane is a black label medication and you need to be on TWO forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy. There is no research on when the developmental deformities take place. So I'm sorry, but pregnancy and Accutane do not mix and you need to talk to your physicians about how to proceed. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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
