I’ve had one course of accutane- worked great for two years now it’s back… what’s the level of relapse the first time vs second time (is it lower second time) and what’s the percentage of people who need a 3rd round of treatment. I also suffer with headaches… can accutane treatment permanently give you headaches even after you stop treatment? Also triptan and accutane you can’t take together?
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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...
I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.
1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear +...
Thank you for your question and photographs. A common side effect of Accutane is dry skin, and if the dryness is severe, eczema like rashes may appear. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, so I highly recommend you consult with your dermatologist to have your hands...