Is IPL and other forms of laser safe on Accutane?

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My current doctor in Singapore claims that a non ablative laser is safe on Accutane(20mg once a day for 10 months) and some other derms I've spoken to here in SG claim treatments like IPL are safe on Accutane. However when I speak to my Australian dermatologist back home, he says any form of laser and especially IPL is not safe whilst on Accutane. Or is this a "old timer philosophy" ?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

NO. You may not have any laser treatments while using Accutane, this is a contraindication. It causes your skin to become VERY photosensitive (sensitive to light and sun) You are at risk for burning. Be well.You can not have laser for 6 months after your last dose of Accutane!#laserandacne   #contraindications   #IPL

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

The package insert on accutane clearly states that no cosmetic procedure should done for 6 months after competing course of accutane. Healing is abnormal .

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