Will Accutane help with scars and dark marks on my face?

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...

Hello and thank you for your question. Accutane (isotretinoin) with best taken with a fatty meal to absorb as much of the medication as possible. I would recommend following up with your board certified dermatologist for ongoing evaluation of your progress and discussion of appropriate dosing...

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...

Hello and thank you for your question. At this time, there is no cure for acne, and thus it is possible that without continuation of acne treatment beyond Accutane, your acne can recur. I would recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for an evaluation of your skin and...

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...

Why, why, why do you want to do this when you know how dangerous and unsafe it is? My recommendation is never. Never tan. There is nothing good about tanning. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person t...