I’ve suffered from acne since I was 11, I am 28 now and have been on abx, countless creams, spiro, birth control, accutane, everything. Accutane I took when I was 21 that seems to be the only thing that ever worked. However over the past couple years my acne is coming back even while being on birth control and spiro. I really want to go on accutane again bc I cannot stand this acne anymore. I’m wondering if a second course of accutane would be beneficial for me.
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It's understandable to have concerns about medication interactions and the recurrence of acne after treatment. Here is some information that might help:
Medication Interactions: Generally, vitamins such as B6, B12, and D, along with calcium supplements, do not have significant interactions with...
No. Please see your doctor and report your concerns. The doctor can perform a routine blood test to evaluate your Complete Blood Count and Liver Function to make sure everything is normal.
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...
