Can Accutane get rid of a cyst on my breast?

Question

I’ve had this cyst in my left breast for over a year now, I was told the only way to get rid of it is to do a small surgery (cut it open) I have cystic acne that I’ve been dealing with for years, on my face, back, and sometimes chest, I will be starting Accutane next week, will this cyst in my breast go away with accutane?

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question!  I have not heard something like that before, but it might be something others have also wondered about.  I am not sure the Accutane will have any effect on the cyst in your breast, since it is likely made of tissue that is not responsive to Accutane.  Accutane is basically Vitamin A, and causes the oil glands, or sebaceous glands, to shrink down and not be as sensitive and inflamed.  I would not think a cyst in the breast is a sebaceous gland, since those are associated with your hair follicles and open along the pores.  You will have to let your dermatologist know if you get improvement in the breast cyst - could be an interesting finding, but don't be too disappointed if the Accutane doesn't help decrease the breast cyst.  I hope you have wonderful results with your acne, and I hope you get an unexpected good benefit in other areas!  Best of luck!

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