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Is Acutret 10 Effective For Acne Treatment?

i m 35 years old female. i have developed some acne in my face. doctor have prescribed my nadibact cream to apply on the place and acutret 10 for 20 days. is this reduce my problem? is there any sideeffect of acutret 10? intially i was advised to take minoz 50 for 21 days. still the problem persist asnd medicine has been changd and suggested as acutret 10.plese advice.
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand that you are having mild acne, failed to respond to Minocycline and hence have been put on oral isotretinoin 10 mg.
Isotretinoin is a good drug for acne management. However, it should be taken only under the supervision of a dermatologist. I is associated with side effects like dryness of skin and lips, liver abnormalities,rise in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, depression and most significantly teratogenicity. A woman cannot conceive while on the drug and for at least 3 months after stopping the drug.
A lipid profile and liver enzyme test is generally done monthly while on the drug to look for side effects.
At a dosage of 10 mg these side effects are minimal.
Please discuss with your dermatologist about the above mentioned tests.
It is generally prescribed for 2- 3 months depending on the response.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Is Acutret 10 Effective For Acne Treatment?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand that you are having mild acne, failed to respond to Minocycline and hence have been put on oral isotretinoin 10 mg. Isotretinoin is a good drug for acne management. However, it should be taken only under the supervision of a dermatologist. I is associated with side effects like dryness of skin and lips, liver abnormalities,rise in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, depression and most significantly teratogenicity. A woman cannot conceive while on the drug and for at least 3 months after stopping the drug. A lipid profile and liver enzyme test is generally done monthly while on the drug to look for side effects. At a dosage of 10 mg these side effects are minimal. Please discuss with your dermatologist about the above mentioned tests. It is generally prescribed for 2- 3 months depending on the response. Hope this helps you. Take care.