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Accutane is a medicine suggested for using to cure hormonal acne. It is form of vitamin A and is useful in reduction of the amount of oil released by oil glands in the skin. It is also useful in renewal of the skin itself. This is suggested only after other treatments have failed. However there are severe side effects associated with Accutane.

Accutane can cause birth defects and hence should never be used when pregnant. Also this medicine is available simply under a unique program known as iPLEDGE. It is not advised to obtain Accutane either from the Internet or from anyone outside of the USA. Also it is suggested that one must not donate blood or take vitamin supplements that contain Vitamin A when consuming Accutane. Incase you are allergic to parabens or isotretinoin, Accutane should not be consumed. Even when you are breast feeding the baby you should avoid taking Accutane.

There are some severe side effects associated with Accutane like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Birth defects, muscle pain, suicidal thoughts, Ulcerative colitis, severe depression, headache, gastrointestinal problems including diarrhea, hair loss, eczema, acne flare-up, stern skin dryness, fatigue, augmented sensitivity to sunshine, Crohn’s Disease, damage of the liver with symptoms of weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite and jaundice. Those who have a history of depression in the family are strongly discouraged from taking Accutane. Sunlight should be avoided when under the medication of Accutane.

Another important thing to be remembered if under the medication of Accutane is that one should avoid laser treatments, facials with Microdermabrasion or apply wax for removing hair in order to keep away from scars. This should be taken care of at least for a period of six months post use of Accutane. The medicine should be used only after prescription from a doctor and the capsule should be consumed with a lot of water in order to avoid irritation of esophagus.

To keep a regular check on the person using Accutane timely liver and blood tests should be conducted. This is to keep a check that the medication is not responding harmfully. Also you must inform the doctor of any one of the following conditions before taking Accutane; diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, eating disorders, liver disease, asthma and or family history of depression.

If this medicine is consumed with food the absorption of the medicine is increased. Higher the consumption of Accutane, greater is the chance to get cured. But remember that the dose should be adjusted to keep a balance flanked by effectiveness and side effects. Accutane is believed to have cured nearly half the individuals who have taken it; this has also helped them in not taking towards any other treatment. Usually the people affected by acne take this medication for nearly 4- 6 months; however the response depends on individual to individual. Some may take even longer.

Do ensure that the above guidelines are adhered to in its entirety unless you want any other problem to arise during the treatment of acne.