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...
It is true that low dose accutane can be used to improve oily skin and pore size as well as stubborn acne. But this is not considered "anti-aging". Tretinoin (Retin-A) has the most evidence for use as an anti-aging product. Best wishes,
Hello and thank you for your question. One of the common side effects of isotretinoin is lymphadenopathy or abnormal size of lymph nodes. I would recommend a follow up with your board certified dermatologist or general practitioner for evaluation and management of your symptoms. Best of luck.