Laser treatment prior to starting Accutane

ChristinaIsotretinoin (Accutane) and Birth control pills are both excellent treatment options for severe, persistent or stubborn acne.  We prescribe both many times daily, for women just like you.  Isotretinoin works exceedingly well in virtually everyone, with the possibility of acne cure a...

Generally, I would say the redness will last a total of 6-12 months.  You can definitely speed the process along with using pulse dye laser.  Generally, some doctors won't use laser until about a year after finishing Accutane.  However, in practice, many of us will use this...

The combination of Soolantra and Accutane has not been study, so we can never say for sure it is safe.  That being said, I don't think you would have a major problem if your skin tolerates Soolantra well.  However, Accutane usually works very well for rosacea too, so you may not...

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...

Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is liver toxicity, however, other liver toxic substances can affect your liver such as alcohol intake, acetaminophen (Tylenol), etc. A variety of reasons may account for your elevated liver enzymes, so I highly recommend you wait and c...