Is Red Light Therapy Safe While on Accutane?

Without examining you and getting a complete history, it is hard to say what caused the hyperpigmentation.  As you describe it as being along the hair line, I wonder if you have seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff).  Many times if presents as scaling, redness, or discoloration (darker or...

Thank you for your question! It all depends on the dosage of Accutane that you have already taken. There is an appropriate cumulative dose that your doctor prescribes according to your weight. If you have reached that dose your chances of getting a good outcome are high. Eighty percent of the...

Although you would likely benefit (in the long run) from a second course of accutane, I would suggest trying a maintenance regimen of topical agents including a retinoid (retin-a, differin, tazorac), and/or combination benzoyl peroxide/antibiotic product (e.g. duac, benzaclin) if you are not...