What are these hard, raised bumps under skin on chin area and can they be removed? (Photo)

Your dermatologist is doing exactly what is recommended when dealing with severe acne and accutane.  The rule is to start off at a very very low dose, as patients with severe acne on regular starting doses can have very bad flares.  I would expect that your course of Accutane will take longer t...

I have been prescribing Accutane for over thirty years and have not heard of anything like this from the medication, especially so long after taking the medication.I highly doubt whether there is a connection between the two.Exercise is probably your best bet for the reason.You should ask these...

Thank you for your question.  It is fine to use a steroid cream anywhere on your body while taking isotretinoin.  You have me a little perplexed though.  It sounds like you are using a topical steroid for a receding hair line.  Dermatologists use topical steroids for alopecia areata and lic...

I would recommend you bring your concerns directly to your prescriber on Monday.Are you taking any other medications or supplements?   It sounds like you are describing an allergic reaction. Do you have any itching or rash on your body?  Any medicine can have an allergic reaction, however in m...

Isotretinoin is FDA approved for the treatment of severe cystic acne.  It is an expensive medication.  It is not approved for hyperhidrosis.  It targets the oil glands of the skin.  I have never heard of it having an effect on the sweat glands before.  When a patient is taking isotretinoin, thei...

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...