Had reacuring facial staph infection for over 7yrs , tried all basic antibiotics , now my dr. Wants me to take accutane , will this make the staph worse ? Any further recomended cures , please help????
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None of my female patients have told me this is any kind of issue. Accutane affects oil glands which are much different than those needed for sexual lubrication. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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The total cumulative dosage needed in general for Accutane is between 8000-16000mg total. Your dose will give you 1200mg total. So, no, generally speaking this will not be enough for a long-term cure. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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This is most likely from the dryness in your skin, not the drug itself. It doesn't affect muscles or collagen. Remember that Accutane can also make you more sun sensitive. And it's from the sun that we get fine lines and wrinkles (over time). So make sure you are also wearing a good sunscreen...
