I have been on Isotretinoin for four months. How to stop it?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had a severe skin infection and almost cured under my doctor's medication. I have been prescribed Sotret 20 milligrams (Isotretinoin) for four months. I am married. So, should I continue this? Already four months are done, and progress is 80%. Whenever I am under Isotretinoin medication, pimples are not coming back. Recently I have stopped it, and some are appearing. But the severe infection has gone. The scars on my face are still there, and not turning into the state as I had before. I am using Kojivit gel and Faceclin gel. Please suggest some way of removing the scars. Also, which sunscreen shall I use to remove the tan from my hand?
Hi,
I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.
I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.
Isotretinoin is a wonderful drug. The usual course of 20 mg a day lasts for around six months for an average-weighed female. Different doctors do it differently. I prefer not to stop it abruptly but taper it gradually over a period of a month or two to decrease the chance of recurrence. However, that does not always mean your acne will not come back. It will just not be of as dangerous as earlier and can be controlled by topical creams. Stop Isotretinoin three months before planning a pregnancy. Kojivit (Kojic acid) will help in dealing with pigmentation but a little slowly. If you have pits on the face, then you need to consult your dermatologist to get micro-needling procedures done to heal those pits.
Thank you for consulting me.
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