HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

If accutane decreases the sebum production which is the result of excess androgens then where instead does the excess androgens show up ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Local effect: The effect is local at the oil gland. The androgens just go on their merry way doing their guy thing.

Answered 12/9/2012

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm having testosterone pellets implanted next week. Just started 40g of Accutane daily this week. Is it ok?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is there anyone that has any idea of how to return your body to equilibrium after taking accutane? Referring to cell proliferation and sebum output.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can 2 full courses of Accutane induce permanent sebum over-activity reduction?Will sebum hyperactivity resume bk to pre-accutane state after stopping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Y doctors prescribe Accutane when its mechanism is not completely understood that how it reduces the sebum without affecting hormones?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If Accutane shrinks sebaceous glands and kills sebum, then why does it cause dry lips if lips don't have sebaceous glands or secrete sebum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

After taking Accutane what will be the other symptom of excess androgens in females if Accutane stops the sebum without reducing DHT levels?
I am using bee pollen and i read on the internet that it has hormones like androgen, progesterone, ... Is it ok to take it when I am on accutane?
What is the best to stop too oily face. (Stop production sebum) beside accutane?
How come the sebum production can be reduced by Accutane without treating its cause , the hormones? Can you please explain the mechanism?
Does Accutane lower testosterone? Lots of people says it does

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.