Does Accutane work for blackheads? (photo)

Thanks for your question. It is very reasonable to consider a much longer course of accutane than the traditional 6 months. I would recommend working with your dermatologist to make sure you have no underlying risk factors for liver damage, no other medication use that would be harmful, and get...

High cholesterol isnt an issue when you take accutane, I would suggest the proper skincare during treatment including a home dermarolling. see our emeragecosmetics.com accutane package. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question. While Accutane will work to clear up blackheads during the course of treatment, it is prescribed primarily for patients with persistent cystic acne. It is hard to tell from your photo, but a topical treatment, like a salicylic acid, might be better to...

Thank you for your question. Accutane will work for a second round. It is hard to predict how skin will react to a change in hormones, but Accutane will help clear up any current acne lesions and prevent acne development throughout your course on the medication. You may want to try a...

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...

Accutane does absorb best with fatty foods.  I think a spoonful of a healthy oil would help if otherwise fasting, but may not be sufficient to achieve maximum absorption.  Since patients are prescribed accutane twice daily, you can discuss this with your treating doctor and one option...