Hi doctor,
I am currently on Accutane for adult acne. I am 30 years old and have been on low dose birth control since I was 16. I need to go off the pill, but I am so terrified of the post-pill acne. My skin is finally good after 30 years, and I do not want to go back to dealing with horrible skin. The pill is not necessary for me anymore as I am not having sex. If I stop taking it, will the Accutane help with the breakouts?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- Accutane (Isotretinoin) alone can control your acne well. Birth control pills are given to avoid pregnancy while on Accutane treatment.
- If there is no sexual activity, contraceptive pills can be safely withheld.
- However, it is very important to understand that Accutane can cause serious side effects on the fetus if at all pregnancy occurs while on treatment.
For further information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
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