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The side effects are very individual.   I was experiencing hair loss prior to isotretinoin. I'm now on 80mg/week (20mg 4/7 days) and my hair loss has slowed down significantly...I suspect this i...

Hi all   I'm currently five weeks into my treatment with isotretinoin. I have a history of mild but very persistent, unresponsive and inflammatory acne that leaves my skin with severe post-infla...

Spironolactone is generally safer than most pharmacological birth control, particularly in the long-run. Spironolactone was first indicated as a diuretic, until it was found to have anti-androgen prop...

I recommend seeing your dermatologist (or general practitioner) about this. The chance of hair loss is positively associated with higher dose (see there are more if you do a search). I believe your d...

I believe your dose is too high. Higher doses are positively associated with adverse effects and more intense side effects; hair loss being one of them. The side effects of isotretinoin are similar...

Organic rosehip (or jojoba, although I prefer the rosehip) oil. Pure, antibacterial, non-comedogenic. It's enough to keep my skin un-flakey on Roaccutane

Have you tried using a natural oil (i.e. rosehip, jojoba)? I use pure organic rosehip oil (just a few drops) on my skin and it's enough to keep it moisturised even on isotretinoin ('Roaccutane'). Al...

Hi there   Moisturiser is generally better for your skin in terms of regulating hydration and regeneration. As accutane (isotretinoin) inhibits the production of sebum (oil) in your skin, it's b...

I am basing my response on the research I have done, anecdotes and my own experience. Firstly, I believe you are too young to be taking "Accutane" (generic name isotretinoin). It is a very potent dru...

Hi Duac contains clindamycin (an antibiotic) which is irritant to the skin. If your skin is sensitive the irritation will be worse. I've had a similar reaction to both duac and differin in the past; ...