Will taking low dose Accutane (10 mg 3x week) stop premature aging?

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Vitamin a, Retin-A, Accutane, taken not for acne but ingested or early to help with the onset of fine lines and wrinkles.

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

Accutane is a potent medication used to treat acne. Doctors that prescribe Accutane must follow a very specific protocol with patients to ensure serious side effects do not develop. That said, Accutane is not used as an anti-aging treatment but there are other steps you can take to ward off the symptoms of aging. Daily sunscreen is the most important way to prevent skin damage, while regular use of medical-grade topical products will help to keep your skin in top condition. When aging signs begin to creep in, early treatment allows for less invasive, more effective procedure options.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Accutane is used to treat severe and recalcitrant acne, not to prevent premature aging. Application of sunscreen with SPF 40 or higher, daily to sun exposed areas is one of the things that can help with slowing premature aging. I recommend a consultation with a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

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