5th week on oratane, still no improvement! What to do?

Back pain is a fairly common complaint with isotretinoin.  If you can do some symptomatic treatment like advil, tylenol, or heating pads to treat the back pain, that is best.  You will be the most successful if you stay on the highest dose that you can tolerate.  The back pain...

Your acne has been going on for many years, and you appear to be developing some scarring, and hence you are definitely an Isotretinoin candidate.  When prescribed and monitored properly, it is an exceedingly safe and successful medication that may give you the long-term results you are...

Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...