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It generally takes 2-4 weeks for the side effects associated with Accutane to fully resolve. This includes normalization of your fasting labs including elevated lipid levels. For this reason I generally advise continuing all precautions including avoidance of alcohol for at least 2 weeks until after completion of Accutane course. If you had other side effects such elevated liver functions tests then you should consult with your dermatologist about timing of re-starting alcohol consumption. Good luck!
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
Thank you for your question and photographs. Results with Accutane may take weeks to months to see improvement, but progress also depends on the dose you are taking. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through photos, but from what I can see, besides acne, it also looks like you have...
