I have done everything for my acne except oral antibiotics. I personally don’t want to go on them because i want a permanent fix. i want the chances to be as little as possible for the medicine not to work, and antibiotics don’t work for many people permanently. my acne is hormonal, but it is persist and painful. will my dermatologist put me on accutane?
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Answer: To get a long term fix, not until active acne is under control, we can start laser treatments.
Thank you for your question. If you are breastfeeding then you cannot be on isotretinoin therapy. If you are not pregnant and not breastfeeding then isotretinoin can be an option. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss...
I frequently use both spironolactone with accutane especially if you also have excess facial hair. I start women on spironolactone when they come in for their first visit . if I think you will need accutane I get a pregnancy test.. When you return for your one month follow up and I prescribe...
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...