I wear oil-free moisturizer spf 20 everyday. But I need to cover my face with make up because I don't want people to criticize me for my acne. At least with make up on, I can still somehow manage to go to work with minimal comments from people on my acne. I would like to know if it's safe?
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Isotretinoin, the medicine in the brand Accutane, is safe in combination with fish oil. As Isotretinoin is a form of Vitamin A, a fat soluble vitamin, absorption is improved with a fatty meal. Healthier fats, such as you describe, will definitely improve Isotretinoin absorption, and...
Isotretinoin, the actual medicine in the Accutane brand, works by decreasing oil gland production. Once you finish a course of Isotretinoin, the oil glands re-activate, but often to a lower, less active level. That is why it can often "cure" acne. It sounds like your treatment...
You can just take Accutane with food. There is no need to take a 3/4 shot glass of olive oil. Accutane is best absorbed with higher fat, higher calorie foods, but really, I just have always told people to make sure they take the pill with food. That's enough. You don't need to alter your diet to...