Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
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
Yes: Accutane is very effective for cystic acne. It has the potential to adversely effect the growth and development of an unborn child if you become pregnant, so it is very very important that if you are sexually active that two forms of birth control are used.
Answered 5/24/2015
2.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My dermatologist recommended Accutane for me without trying birth control yet. Acne gets worse during menstruation. Any thoughts or recommendations?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you be put on Accutane if oral antibiotics don't do well ? I have severe back acne but mild facial acne, so i'm not really sure.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've been on antibiotics/birth control/tazorac for acne for years, but I've been flaring up for the last few months. Is Accutane my only option left?
I have acne and have tried retin a (tretinoin) and clearasil and proactive but they didn't work. My friend used Accutane and have perfect skin should I take it ?
I have been on the birth control Implanon for almost 3 years now, and will be getting the implant again for another 3 years this next Spring. I have developed moderate acne since being on Implanon, and am wondering if it is safe to take Accutane while on
How to get rid of my mild acne? Birth control pills help with acne but i also looked into accutane(but maybe that's too strong for my acne) any suggestions?
I am struggling with mild acne,seems to be hormonal. I have tried different types of birth control pills, Tetracycline and accutane(accutane worked but damaged my eye sight and my acne came back after stopping). ?
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
