Hi. I have mild to moderate papular acne. I am on accutane 10mg to try and clear it up fast as I am getting married in 3 months time. I have read that a side effect is hair loss. Can I take hair multi vitamins and evening prim rose oil supplement? They do not contain vitamin A.
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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...
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...
