Kommentare zu: Accutane Cures Acne (with Side Effects) [DermTV.com Epi #46]

Von: Birkinbag09

Birkinbag09 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

Hi Doctor,
I have cycstic acne on my cheeks I have taken 200mg of trimpethoprim under the instruaction of my dermotologist. It has improved alot. However my dermotologist said that as my acne could come back when I stop taking oral antibiotics that I should consider accutane if my cystic acne reoccurs.
I am willing to consider going on accutane if I need to but my parents are totally against it becuase of the risk of depression. What would you suggest? Thanks

Von: dermTVdotcom

dermTVdotcom — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

@rasharkein1: The red marks that are left after the treatment with Accutane will usually fade over a period of several months. If they do not, then they can be removed by laser treatments (see DermTV episode 50, How to Treat Facial Redness and Red Blotches).

Von: dermTVdotcom

dermTVdotcom — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

@rasharkein1: Organized valid studies that have been done about food causing acne have conclude that, in most cases, food does not cause acne but there are always exceptions to every study (see DermTV episode 10, Does Food Really Cause Acne Breakouts). Bear in mind that iodine, which is in higher concentrations in shellfish (lobster, shrimp, etc.) and certain green vegetables (spinach, seaweed and kelp) on an accumulated basis can, in fact, cause acne.

Von: Falcon9755

Falcon9755 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

Hi, i started my accutane treatment the 14 december 2009.I am 170lb and my dosage is 80/80/40 mg (3days) i still have a few pimples on my face. Around 3.
i really dont know what to do should i stick with the dosage i have right now or climb to 80mg per day.test.. my treatment will end in 1month and 1 week . is it normal that i still have few pimples after 3month of accutane? some one can help me plz! (Sry for my english)

Von: trosenthal

trosenthal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

I’m SO GLAD I’ve started Accutane. As long as you get regular blood tests, I don’t think it’s too big of a deal. Yes, I suppose it is different for everyone though…

Von: brandlee1985

brandlee1985 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

hi doctor . iam in roaccutane now my face look little better bat i have somme scars can roaccutane help to stop scars to? thanks

Von: rasharkein1

rasharkein1 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

Is acne caused by the food we eat? And any suggestions about the red marks that we’re left with after the accutane treatment? Thanks:)

Von: dermTVdotcom

dermTVdotcom — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

@jhy8r: The most current info on accutane and IBD is from a very good and accepted research paper published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology in October 2009 which concludes no link.

Von: jhy8r

jhy8r — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

What do you think about accutane being linked to IBD?

Von: dermTVdotcom

dermTVdotcom — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:20 +0000

@ekubalusabyan In my opinion, in general, in circumstances when Accutane either isn’t appropriate or the patient doesn’t want to take Accutane, the best treatment for acne is the one I describe in the DermTV episode entitled, “Acne Treatment in Three Easy Steps”. Unfortunately I can’t put links in comments but if you search it should be the first result.