Im 47 and have a long history of acne. Took acne when younger and have been on 150 mg spironolactone for years. Derm is now recommending accutane because the spiro stopped working. But, on 150 mg my potassium is already a little high. My cholesterol is also borderline (hereditary, no meds). Should I try accutane or go up to 200 mg spiro instead? I have no health problems besides acne, am not overweight, exercise regularly. Which is the lesser evil?
I'm a 45 year old 75 KG male who was on Accutane last year. Started in March 2020 and got off in July 2020 per my dermatologists. Dose was 40mg month 1&2 then 60mg month 3&4. Only bad side effect was terrible dry eye. After checking the math I don't think I hit the Target Dose of 120mg. Fast forward 7 months later and my skin is breaking out again. Dermatologist wants me to go on round 2. I'm all for it. Given the time since my last course what cumulative dose do I need this time around?
I'm 50 and have suffered with acne all my life. Although it is somewhat under control now, I still get cystic acne (about 1 a month). I also have blackheads on my nose and some are larger and stubborn - they'll sometimes turn into zits but just never go away. My derm suggest I try isotretinoin for 1 month (30mg) but I've read that it's only effective if taken for several months. Any thoughts on taking isotretinoin for only 30 days? Thanks.
Hi! I am a 49-yo female with hormonal cystic acne and other skin disruptions. I've chickened out on Accutane three times over the past 15 years or so, meaning I've registered and gone through the waiting period, then noped out. Currently, I am planning to pick up my first dose (20mg to start). I'm a little nervous reading some of the side effects. Is there any evidence that side effects such as bone dryness/pain, hair loss, etc. are more prevalent in older patients?
I am just starting my journey tomorrow. 30mg 1x per day to start / I weigh 115# / Female 48, non-child bearing I also read eating too much fish and dark greens is not good due to the Vitamin A it contains. I typically consume salmon and often another fish 1-3x per week and love my mixed green salads for lunch, along with kale ocassionally.
I am a 45 yo female and just started taking acutane 8 days ago. I have very itchy eyes. Does this usually resolve after the course of medication? If it commonly becomes a chronic condition I want to stop acutane to minimize the likelihood that this will be something I live with in the future.
I have been trying to control with cauterization ( scars left) and the only thing that has helped was pulse therapy of Accutane ( 40 mg 1x a week) but the came back. ( this was twenty years back). Now , in my fifties, it's getting worse. Becoming disfigured and very depressed.
I have hard, raised bumps on my chin and notice that they are also on other parts of my face. I had terrible acne into my early 30s and ended up doing acutane which was a miracle drug for my skin. I feel that they are more noticeable as I have gotten older. 51 year old female with fair skin.
I am 47 and have severly oily skin and very large pores. I have these very enlarged pores allover my face that I have to go in multiple times a year to get hot looped off my face. I am also noticing rosacea around my nose and on one side of my face. I have tried just about everything out there. These enlarged pores are getting more visable I would like to try a low dose of accutane but I am unsure how to find one. How do I find a doctor who is willing to work with me and give it a try