I am currently on month 3 of my second course of Isotretinoin. My skin is still oily, and I'm still getting acne break outs. Granted, they are less severe in size and number, but still happening nonetheless. I am just under 120 lbs, and I'm currently taking 40 mg a day. My question is whether or not using topical medications (Retin A, for example) will help my situation. Thanks!
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April 1, 2016
Answer: Use gentle cleansers and a good moisturizer while on accutane.
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Sue Ellen Cox, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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...
During and 1 month after Accutane for acne, it is important that patients avoid anything that has potential to burden the liver, including oral Tylenol, alcohol, consumption, most vitamin and supplements. In addition, baseline and monthly (at least for first few months) liver function test,...
I'm unsure why you were sedentary during your treatment course. This is absolutely not necessary. Did someone tell you that it was? If your acne is going to return, it will return regardless of exercise, and then, yes, you may need another course of Accutane or another form of treatment. But...
