HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Get Rid Of Acne?

Hi, i am 21 years old i used "RACCUTANE" for three months as suggested by a specialist for acne problem. But some one told me that it has side effects like delay in pregnancy etc. then i stopped using it. and acne came back. now m confused what to do? start it again or use another alternate medicine for acne?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Roacutane is Isotreinoin. For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin is the drug of choice. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. However it should always be taken in consultation with a dermatologist.

Isotretinoin should not be taken during pregnancy because it can cause fetal malformations. Doctors usually advice patients on isotretinoin to practice effective contraception. However, it does'nt delay pregnancy, rather one should delay getting pregnant while on isotretinoin.

Once stopped, it is eliminated from the body in about a month's time and thereafter pregnancy won't be affected.

I would suggest that you restart on isotretinoin since incomplete course carries a risk of relapse of acne (as has happened in your case).

regards
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Acneiform eruptions


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Get Rid Of Acne?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Roacutane is Isotreinoin. For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin is the drug of choice. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. However it should always be taken in consultation with a dermatologist. Isotretinoin should not be taken during pregnancy because it can cause fetal malformations. Doctors usually advice patients on isotretinoin to practice effective contraception. However, it does nt delay pregnancy, rather one should delay getting pregnant while on isotretinoin. Once stopped, it is eliminated from the body in about a month s time and thereafter pregnancy won t be affected. I would suggest that you restart on isotretinoin since incomplete course carries a risk of relapse of acne (as has happened in your case). regards