I am on accutane (2mo) and last night I popped a whitehead and my skin around the area peeled and I believe its infected now. Its red with two white bumps and the area is like wet? I dont know what to do please help
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Hello and thank you for your question. While on Accutane, you will need to avoid high doses of vitamin A intake. Regarding other supplement intake, I would recommend to consult your board certified primary care practitioner for appropriate options. And as for your skin, I would recommend a ...
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...
Hello and thank you for your question. During treatment with Accutane, your risk for scarring increases. I recommend avoiding any elective aesthetic or surgical procedures for at least 6 months after you've completed Accutane. There are topical medications that are effective for underarm...