I suffer with mild acne and I have been on Accutane for 3 months now. I'm on 40mg a day, 5ft3 tall and weigh around 63 kilos. My eczema has returned after not having it for 15 years, my dermatitis is 10 times worse which I suffer quite bad with anyway, I have red patchy scaly legs and my mood swings and emotions are horrendous! My acne has basically cleared up and I feel alot more confident in my skin, do I really need to carry on taking them if my skin is now the way I want it too be?
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Dark scars can be problematic as they can be visible far longer than one might expect. The fundamental problem with dark scars is a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the pigment cells near the scar are stimulated. In clinical practice, we always begin with application...
Accutane can take 20-24 weeks to work. In the beginning some people will have a
flare of their acne. Sometimes we will
add in antibiotic or steroids if the flare is excessive. Hang in there. Most
patients get great results and their skin is changed for the better. Nothing is
a guarantee but of...
It is going to be hard for you to find an answer that will tell exactly when you can drink alcohol, or do heavy exercise. In my experience I tell patients that once they have stopped taking their Accutane they may have a glass of wine with dinner, but to wait for 2-4 weeks before drinking more...