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Took accutane for 6 days at 40mg a day...stopped taking accutane yesterday to have a tattoo done in October 16th...my question is that enough time to clear out of my body to safely have tattoo done with no serious consequences? It will be a little less than one month off accutane at time of tattoo. My skins feels fine. Not very dry. Lips are a litt

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Hello I am a foreign patient suffering from acne and hope to be prescribed accutane (or the generic version) here. Is it possible? I already took it in Japan when I had a prescription. Please help. Thank you.

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Treatment depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

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I have been on isotretinoin 20 mg for about 4 months. But then I didn't take it for 1 or 2 months. Should I stop taking it or do I have to start all over again? And for how many months should Accutane be takem

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It depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets ...  Read More

Hi docter I want to know about Accutane taken during breastfeeding... As I consulted one dermatologist for my skin issue.. he prescribed this medicine.. I have taken this for 3 month during breastfeeding time.. my baby is 6 month at that time... Then I read on cover it is very harmful during pregnancy if taken... So does it cause any issue during b

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Isotretinoin is an absolute contraindication during lactation ...  Read More

I have been suffering from acne on and off for 7 years.. can i take accutane ?can it cure completely ?

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Treatment depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

Why am i getting bumps despite being on accutane..like for the first month on accutane my skin became clear now im starting to get pimple bumps while still on accutane..

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Treatment depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

Im having accutane 30mg from the past 2 months still no change in accutane. I also don't have much acne, small small acne on the sides of face , previous i was on accutane of 10-20mg for 6 months, still no change. I have small small acne on sides of my face, that remains the same even if i use accutane, retinol, serum etc. i have seen more worse ac

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Treatment depends on the grade..Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

Hello I'm 22 years old my doc has put me on accutane ( isotreitoine) from tomorrow, is it safe for me to apply and use benzoly and clindamycin along side or only use moisturizer and sunscreen

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Treatment depends on the grade..Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

Is isotretinoin (accutane ) a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug? Can it cause intestinal swelling

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No..Are u taking it.. For detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I just finished my first month of accutane(i took a 30mg pill everyday) but now my skin is so itchy specially my neck and ears and there are red spots all over my neck. So i eas wondering if this is a side effect of using accutane or should i go to my doctor ...

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Better to consult your doctor ...  Read More

Can i take 20 mg of isoteritonin alternate days instead of everyday or will it hinder the efficiency of the medication?

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Don't use self medication. Treatment should be done under supervision of doctor. Connect online for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

A friend was prescribed a sunscreen by her dermatologist while being on accutane but it leaves a very bad white cast and does not blend the entire day so is there any other sunscreen we can use

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Hi So my concern is can I take accutane after 9 months of lasik surgery So I have been gone through lasik (eye surgery)in the month of July 2023 .i am getting acne on my face so can I take isotretinoin now In Internet it is written that you will need to be off Accutane for 1 full year, 6 months before, and 6 months after the LASIK.

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●Yes it  can be permanently cured with Homeopathy Treatment .  ●Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic  ●With my treatment of 1.5 month you will get permane ...  Read More

Hi dr, I have been taking accutane (20 mg) for the last 40 days. Before I start this i know serious side effects like dry skin lip muscle pain etc.. but suddenly my face becomes darker especially around the nose and mouth area . I am daily using moisture and sunscreen (tinted) without fail. Don't know why the face becomes darker. What is the reason

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Specific treatment available to revert ...  Read More

I have taken isotretinoin 10mg for two months ...how much time do I have to wait to get my laser done for my hyperpigmentation

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am on low dose accutane for 3 years now. I am taking 15mg weekly under a dermat. I have not done a full course . My acne comes back when I stop. What are my options ?

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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment ...  Read More

I was prescribed 1 month course of 10mg isotret for my acne but i am facing lower back pain . It feels inflammatory . So i wanted to know if I should continue with it or is it a serious issue which needs check up . I am on day 8 right now . This is my second time with accutane. Before this i was taking it in march ( one month ago) for 3 weeks and

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hi, I have stopped isotretinoin 10 days back and I'm facing vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. I took the medication for 4 months. I want to know when will my vaginal tissues get back to normal and self lubricating.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Can I take carbon peel while on accutane ? Does if have any side effect ? I was accutane and had sun exposure due to which my face looks dark and dull . Please suggest what remedy I can take so that this darkness go away . My face and body color doesn't match at all . This is quite depressing for me .

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It depends on the grade of pigment skin... darkness can be cleared... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

My dermatologist prescribed me isotroin and few days after that I got my gums in my mouth swollen. My dentist prescribed me antibiotics- Oflokem oz. My question is can I take those antibiotics while I'm on isotroin? Or that will cause any issue? My gum pain is actually intolerable. Please help!!

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You can..no problem.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Can I take laser treatment even if I'm on accutane (taking lower dose)...please tell me if there is any problem?

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No problem. Go ahead ...  Read More

I have had acne for 10 years now. I was recently prescribed isotretin for 20 days. I do not see the results. Do I continue with the prescription?

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The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breako ...  Read More

Hey... Sorry last post was not complete... I am taking this medicine from last past 3 month...and yesterday I got to know that not taken in pregnancy..but about breastfeeding no information available... Now I stopped it... Is everything ok... It will effect baby or not... Bcoz I read only effect if taken in or before pregnancy... Plz plz

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Better to avoid..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Hey... I have taken unknowingly accurate during breastfeeding...yesterday I read that should not taken in pregnancy...but no idea about during breastfeeding..plz reply...it will not effect baby na... I stop taking medicine... Plz plz reply...

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Avoid..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I am taking isotretinoin 20 mg every night. I already wear spectacles. How can I avoid any vision decrease while on isotretinoin.

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May cause dryness. Please use lubricant eye drops e.g. teardrop 3to4 times daily. ...  Read More

I had taken isotretinoin for about 1 and half month and I have been experiencing severe hair loss .I have stopped isotretinoin now .will my hair grow back or my bald patch will be permanent

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yes. dont worry.. the hair loss induced by isotretinoin is temporary shedding.. and that hair will regrow eventually... this is not permanent loss. hope this will be helpful. but of course a proper e ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Mam, I have been suffering from cystic acne from past 3 years after trying many medications now I have been prescribed isotretinoin from my doctor but unfortunately she did not mentioned the dosage and period of consumption for the same. Now I am not able to contact her and wanted to know two things:- 1) For how long I have to take it and

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Depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets in ...  Read More

Rectal bleed...after smoking....is there a cure for this... i have been on accutane before as well.

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[ ] Hi if this bleed is not associated with pain than is generally due to piles and quantity of blood should be more. If this is associated with pain and quantity is less than this is due to fissure. ...  Read More

I'm under medication for acne, I'm taking peel session as well as taking accutane medicines, I got very bad sun burn with blister on my face

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U need sun screen..Do direct online consultation as the medication increase sun allergy ...  Read More

I stopped taking accutane 2 days ago is it ok if I can put anti-body acne creams or anti acne masks or creams

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Ok...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatm ...  Read More

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