Dr. Chaitra. P
Cosmetology
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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.
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