Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I'm currently taking accutane. can i still get some tan really carefully? lets say 5 minutes once a week in solarium or just from the sun?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
You could: You could but you are damaging your skin and increasing your chances of skin cancer.You still might get a sunburn also.
Answered 3/23/2016
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
For acne I tried tretinoin, oral/topical antibiotics, & birth control & still get a lot of acne. Low dose accutane a great final choice? Is it safe?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i tan twice per week at 5 to 8 minutes per while taking accutane? My dr. Refused to answer the question.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I took accutane (720mg/3weeks) and it has killed my libido and erections. I'm off 2 weeks now but no major improvments Will my libido get back to norm
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How often should I wash my hair so it doesn't fallout ? I only wash 1 a week because it doesn't get oily or dirty I keep it up + I'm on accutane .
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I finished Accutane course having 20mg twice a day for 6 weeks.Nd still getting the small breakouts..After one month of completion..Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is there a way to get a tan in the summer while on accutane?
How can doctors say your skin does not breakout everywhere during the first 2-3 months on Accutane when i broke out everywhere ? I don't get it. :(
What is the best way to get my skin back to normal after accutane? My skin is very thin & blemishd still 2 months after. I went through 4 months of it
Was told liver ezymes were still normal range (32 and 50) after doubling 1 mo accutane. If they raise more by end 2nd mo. could I get liver disease?
I got Exfoliative Cheilitis on accutane. I finished it already and told my doctor about my lips. She prescribed mupirocin. My lips seem to be getting better but still peel if Im not careful when eating. How do I know if my lips are healing?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
