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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...

There have been reported cases of patients having elevated ESR (eosinophil sedimentation rate) while taking Isotretinoin.  This can be a marker for inflammation in the body and should be monitored closely by your provider.  Often a high ESR is associated with other symptoms such as joint pain, f...

You may be experiencing unpleasant side effects which may be related to Isotretinoin use if these symptoms started soon after its initiation.  Nausea is not uncommon but it is very important to take your medication after eating and to be sure you stay hydrated.  You should contact your p...

While taking Isotretinoin you need to pledge 2 forms of contraception during the treatment period.  An IUD is a good option as one for the 2 contraceptive methods.  There are no contraindications with a copper IUD.Be sure to be under the care of a Board Certified Dermatologist.  

You should not take any supplements that contain Vitamin A while you are taking Isotretinoin as this is a high dose oral vitamin A medication to improve acne.  You may take B vitamins as a separate supplement. You should be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist while on ...

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...