Can I get an ear piercing if I use Accutane?

It's important to address your concerns with a healthcare professional who can provide personalized advice based on your medical history and current condition. Facial swelling and swollen lymph nodes can have various causes, and while Accutane (isotretinoin) can have side effects, it's unusual...

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...

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...

Thanks for your question and helpful photo. You might very well be a good candidate for long term, low dose accutane. Please discuss this with your dermatologist. If you have also taken spironolactone and had not had great success with that, accutane might be your best bet. Please see and...

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...

​Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. I recommend a combination of Cosmelan, salt facials, peels, lasers, microneedling with PRP, blue light, radiofrequency and isotretinoin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer​