What is the minimum duration of accutane and why it is suggested to avoid sun? Can a day out in sun will pose any problem?

Thank you for your question. Accutane typically does not induce weight loss. Losing 19 lbs in 5 weeks without trying to is not normal and is suggestive of a medical issue that is causing you to lose the weight. Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician as soon as possible...

Hi... your dermat has done good by stopping your steroids, however i will not recommend using accutane in this condition. In TSDF, the skin becomes habitual of steroid and after sometime steroid acne start appearing. If the topical steroid is stopped, they usually get worsen...

Thank you for your question. Having a few days lapse in Accutane treatment between your appointments is fine because the medication lasts in your system for days. Generic forms of Accutane should be taken with a fatty or high cholesterol meal for maximum absorption. I highly recommend you ...

Back pain while on Isotretinoin is not uncommon. It is more commonly seen in patients who work out a lot. It usually improves with treatment with over-the -counter ibuprofen, or with a lowering of the dosage of Isotretinoin. I have been prescribing Isotretinoin for well over 30 years and wh...

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 writing to RealSelfWhile on Accutane you should not take supplements of Vitamin A. All the other vitamins and supplements you mention are OK.