How Does Accutane Work?
Hi, I’m Dr. Chad Hartmann, a board-certified dermatologist with U.S. Dermatology Partners, and today I want to talk to you about Accutane.
Accutane is a medicine that's taken by mouth to treat acne. It's not only very effective at treating acne but it's the only medication that can induce a long-term remission or cure of the acne. Accutane is taken for a period of approximately five to seven months what we call a course of acne. After a course of acne, most people have their acne completely cleared. Even more impressive is that two out of three of those individuals won't have their acne come back. In the one-third of individuals where the acne does return. Normally, it's not as severe as it was prior to the Accutane, and we will normally put those individuals on a second course of Accutane because then only one out of three of those individuals will have their acne return.
Accutane works by several mechanisms, of the mechanisms we currently understand probably the most important are two. One, it exfoliates the skin to help unplug the pores getting rid of those blackheads, and two it helps to reduce oil production, and oil production is important because that's what certain bacteria that cause the inflammation with acne feed on and allows them to grow.
Many people ask me how long it takes to see improvement with Accutane, and although that can vary from person to person, typically within one to three months we can see significant improvement in individuals on Accutane. After six months almost all patients have had their acne clear.
If you are suffering from acne and have further questions about Accutane, please contact one of our U.S. Dermatology Partners locations so that we can help you.
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Imagine being that 1/3 every time
@aAnasx808
Жыл бұрын
It’s been 6 years for me using accutane and since then I’m always that 1/3 😊
@nehapal2583
Жыл бұрын
Same 😔
@imdcoolest1685
Жыл бұрын
Took it 3 times but low doses tbh. Still struggle
@erinbillings289
Жыл бұрын
I am that 1/3 lol
@user-radwa1
11 ай бұрын
Thats me 😔
Took it at 25. I’m 40 and still have clear skin. Best decision I made. Wish I had done it in high school. Changed my life. 1:44
I took accutane 12 years ago with severe acne, was on it for 13 months. Now I get a maybe 1 pimple a month! Side effects are rough though, dry flaking skin and depression, but life after has been amazing!
@vonteereyy8411
Жыл бұрын
how long does it state in your system because i had an appointment today and couldn’t make it , I haven’t token my pills in 20 days because i ran out for this third month now I have to wait 4 more weeks
@daimos6686
11 ай бұрын
How much you take?
Accutane literally saved my life years ago. If you're thinking of trying it, start low and be patient. It does wonders. Miracle drug.
@anemicish
6 ай бұрын
What kind of acne did you have?
Does accutane treat viral and fungal folliculitis?
It does much more than reduce oil production. It actually converts the bacteria on the skin to other types of bacteria that aren’t as irritating to the persons skin
@user-pq8if3rv1z
3 ай бұрын
Source?
@jacobreuter
9 күн бұрын
@@user-pq8if3rv1z my balls
Hello sir, hope you are doing well, my Doctor advised me to take 20 mg once in 3 days. How long do i need to take this medicine
@tommurphy4268
11 ай бұрын
Bruh thats nothing
@tommurphy4268
11 ай бұрын
Ask for a higher dose
I got my acne back but not as hard as before I wanna get rid of this shit
I started today. I had a severe inflammatory acne for a long time and Accutane kinda gives me hope.
@mustardoncereal1793
5 күн бұрын
give me update pls😊
@taeko3508
5 күн бұрын
@@mustardoncereal1793 Sure ! I'll be soon finishing my second month. I gradually increased my dosage (from 10mg to 30mg) Right now my skin is WAY better. I purged the first month, but now it looks good. My face is not totally clear yet (I have a few inflamed scars and one active pimple). But compared to before it's so much better , and I still have a few months of treatment to go through. As for the side effects, I'm good. My lips are dry but that's it
Does accutane permanently shrink the oil gland?
@Luna-lf5zo
Жыл бұрын
i think so
@daimos6686
11 ай бұрын
No.
Went on isotretinoin (accutane) for about 6 months and it did nothing… then went on a second dose and stopped after like a month bc I couldn’t be bothered and kept forgetting which is my own fault but now (2-3 years later) I’ve started up again. Been on it for a month with no improvement however over the course of 12 months I’m on it hopefully it fixes me completely
@qmarkp98
Жыл бұрын
Be consistent, it's a heavy med, it's slow at the beginning (and maybe even worse) but it does get better I assure you
@keon4346
Жыл бұрын
@anonymousor213did you not watch the video???
@daimos6686
11 ай бұрын
You need to take oil with Accutane to be effective
I need acuttane
Does accutane have any effect
@Zhepzz
Жыл бұрын
yes alot
@mahdahmad6006
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for replying. I only wanted to know coz I want to start the medication
@Zhepzz
Жыл бұрын
@@mahdahmad6006 have you started it
How long can one has to take Accutane ??
@JereCo837
2 жыл бұрын
Depends but usually six months
@almightyaustin651
2 жыл бұрын
5 - 7 months
@rs-mt6kl
Жыл бұрын
If your acne is severe, you can take it for a year. My dermatologist told me I might be on mine for a year since my acne is kinda body-wide 😮💨 but she says the longer I'm on it and the more I take, the better it will work lmao then she said "if only all medications would work that way" XD
Is accutane or isotritinion is same
@daimos6686
11 ай бұрын
Accutane is a brand name of Isotretinoin 😂
I am at 18 days of accutane and my face is full of redness and breakouts so i quitting today😞
@BeWaReJay
Жыл бұрын
No, don’t! Your literally at home stretch, literally everyone says that it breaks out initially then randomly clears up. So don’t give up
@faeriefire6
Жыл бұрын
your skin gets worse always before it gets better i promise. keep up with it!!!!
@matthewt4718
Жыл бұрын
try 10 months of accutane that shit was hell my skins never been this clear before i don’t regret it at all
@captainbeaver_22
Жыл бұрын
Skin care is a journey, you don't get results that quick so don't quit! Be patient.
@ohgod8938
Жыл бұрын
Don’t stop omg, it’s just 18 days Tbh…if accutane couldn’t help u, idk what could…accutane is like the last resort for acne sufferers
All these dermatologists are trained to adhere strictly to insurance guidelines, otherwise they can't practice with their diplomas! They wait until these young people have serious scars to treat them appropriately. This is outrageous and must be stopped!
@taeko3508
5 күн бұрын
It's not about insurance Accutane is not that expensive. Beside , in the light of the possible side effects of Accutane , it's better to try other medications before
@h2o_formula888
5 күн бұрын
All Diseases have remained consistent throughout time, and the best doctors study medical history, listen to their patients, and provide effective treatments. Unfortunately, some doctors prioritize pharmaceutical companies' interests, using patients as test subjects instead. Patients should be aware and critically evaluate their doctors. Poor people don’t have choice because they are slaved to government healthcare that tax the hell out of people and give back healthcare that worth shit. YOU DEICIDE!
This didnt explain how accutane works. It just talked about how many people it works for..
@SLUBUG
Жыл бұрын
He literally explains it 55 seconds in....😅
Accutane is very dangerous.... avoid if possible...
@unknown_person5905
11 ай бұрын
I am on the course..so please don’t say that😢
@RayMak
11 ай бұрын
@@unknown_person5905 sad
@unknown_person5905
11 ай бұрын
@@RayMak why very dangerous😖🥺?
@RayMak
11 ай бұрын
@@unknown_person5905 you’ll understand few years later
@hayabutt-yo8ps
11 ай бұрын
@@unknown_person5905no its not dangerous if your diet is good just take healthy food and milk is must.
Does accutane permanently shrink the oil gland?
@Razah.
Жыл бұрын
@@rebeccarambo2893 I don’t think anyone knows, I’ve had people say yes and no. And I’ve had dermatologist say yes or no.
@nochance7417
Жыл бұрын
@@rebeccarambo2893 like what
@daimos6686
11 ай бұрын
No. Temporary only, once you stopped taking it, oil glands will be back to normal