Is TCA CROSS for ice pick scars safe while on Accutane?

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...

I honestly have not had any experiences with a patient and this type of reaction. The purpose of Accutane is to minimize the oil glands for a duration of time, usually 4-6 months. After the medication is discontinued though, the oil glands will gradually enlarge again, but not to the same size...

Hair loss and dryness while taking isotretinoin is common, and will resolve once you have completed your 15-20 week cycle of treatment.  I recommend taking both Viviscal and a Hair/Skin/Nail vitamin of your choice (capsul are always better). If you can get your hands on a Low Level Laser (e.g. ...

Thanks for your question.  I would definitely clear it with your dermatologist first, but I think it will be fine to take prednisone for your allergic reaction.  We commonly give patients with very severe acne a prednisone taper while they are starting their accutane course so they...

Thanks for your question.  If your dermatologist is checking your lipids or cholesterol, the labs should be done fasting for about 12 hours with only water to drink to be accurate.  What you eat should not affect the liver function tests or pregnancy tests.  Check with your derm...

I do not know if European Health Plans cover Isotretinoin treatment.  Not everyone with acne needs Isotretinoin.  You should schedule an appointment with a Board Certified Dermatologist and have an in-person evaluation to determine your best treatment options