I was on 60mg on Accutane for 8 months. I want to get my nose pierced, how long should I wait?

It’s not clear if you have health issues related to your weight. Isotretinoin treatment dosing is dependent on a person's weight. Monthly visits with your provider along with  laboratory monitoring is key during treatment period which is generally 5-7 months.  It is important to be under the...

An in-person evaluation would be important along with a review of your before and after photos.  Hopefully your skin is now acne-free and you are using sun protection faithfully to protect your skin. Your skin may be more sensitive to trauma and sunburn for at least a year following ...

It’s great your skin is responding well to Isotretinoin therapy.  The dryness is a temporary challenge for most patients on Isotretinoin and will slowly improve when you complete full treatment.  It is imperative to stay well hydrated, avoid sun, use gentle cleansers and moisturizers/lip bal...

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...