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Thank you for your question. The minimum age for person to start Accutane is greater than 12 years old according to the FDA clinical guidelines. I hope this helps.
A patient should be older than 12 years of age. It is a program you need to be dedicated to but is worth it.
Accutane doesn't affect growth or anything like that. I would say I've started people on Accutane in their early teen years, around 13, as it depends more on the type and severity of the acne than it does the age.
Accutane is a great medication for cystic acne. I am not sure how long you have been on the Accutane. Occasionally, patients will get a flare of acne when Accutane is started( acne fulminans), and prednisone can help calm this down. A usual course of Accutane is 4-6 months...
The nodule should go away on its own. It is best to give your skin some time to heal after the use of Accutane. I’d recommend approx. 6 months. If you still feel the nodule and have some redness then you may want to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and see what your options a...
Thank you for your question. The contraindicated medications while on Accutane are Vitamin A supplements, Tetracycline antibiotics, Progestin-only birth control pills, Dilantin, Corticosteroid medicines, and St. John's wart. Lorazepam should be fine to take with Accutane although you may...
