Gap During Course of Accutane - What Can I Do?

Accutane is very harsh on your skin.     Skin can become very dry and does not heal very well.   If you do laser on skin that is not fully recovered from Accutane treatment,  you can have potential side effects of hyperpiigmentation and slow healing and recovery after laser...

Accutane has been known to cause delayed wound healing and increased scarring, so it's best to avoid procedures that might ultimately lead to scarring... like tattoos.  I recommend waiting 6 months after stopping Accutane before getting a tattoo.  Tattoos normally don't scar,...

There have been case reports of Accutane causing excessive and complicated scarring with various procedures. It is safest to stop Accutane 6 months prior to ANY elective surgical procedure, including circumcision. Hopefully you would not have problems, but I would recommend that you reschedule...

Many patients find that their acne improves while on oral contraceptive pills. This is actually one treatment for acne. Whether or not you respond to oral contraceptives has no bearing on whether or not you'll respond to Accutane, however. Accutane, or isotretinoin, works incredibly well for...

I think true photosensitivity (photo allergy or photo toxicity) with Accutane is rare. Accutane does cause superficial peeling of the skin, making the skin more red, dry and sensitive. This alone makes many people think they are easily "burned." Further, this thinned, outer layer of...

Dying your hair is perfectly safe while on Accutane and after. Accutane can cause slow wound healing and exuberant scars, but your scalp should not be scarred by dying your hair as long as you're using reputable and safe dye products. Accutane can exacerbate wounds, but does not cause wounds to...