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Getting A Tattoo While On Isotrex Gel?

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(@pee)

Posted : 12/12/2014 10:21 am

So I have an appointment with my dermatologist in January and if he agrees with my GP then I should be starting Roaccutane. Before this I wanted to get a tattoo so I could have something positive on my skin to focus on.

 

I know that getting a tattoo while on Roaccutane and for up to a year after isn't advised and I'll definitely be abiding by that, but I was wondering if it was ok to get one before this kind of treatment? Also I'm a bit uncertain because I'm currently applying Isotrex gel to my face and I know it contains a small mount of isotretinoin.

 

I love tattoos, I have several, but I don't want to risk getting one if the ink will leak or fade because of the Isotrex

 

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

Pee x

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(@leadingforce)

Posted : 12/12/2014 4:02 pm

as long as its not taking oral and just topical i think its fine

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Posted : 12/15/2014 10:52 am

as long as its not taking oral and just topical i think its fine

Thanks for the input leading force! That was my opinion too. I might lay off the gel a little bit in the run-up to my appointment just to be safe but I can't imagine there'll be much isotretinoin in my system anyway as I use the gel very sparingly.

Thanks again!

Pee x

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