Can Accutane Turn Back The Clock On Aging? | Dr Dray

[@Kevin-jb8do]

My daughter had terrible cystic acne. The six month treatment with Accutane was not easy for her with the monthly bloodwork, dry skin, and cracked lips. The results were spectacular for her complexion as well as her self esteem.

[@courtneyalva]

If I would have not listened to all of the fear mongering online, I would have saved myself 3 extra years of pain, scarring, & taken accutane much sooner. Worked miracles for my acne. Good to know it’s other uses!

[@ever7672]

Yep I’m with ya! Roaccutane saved my life and now my skin is like nothing ever happened

[@courtneyalva]

J.Marlene don’t let others get to you. I tried being raw vegan for 4 years, did regular facials, microneedling, tried RX & otc creams, spironolactone, bamboo sheets…I mean the list goes ON, & no matter how healthy, how much I spent nothing worked. If I had done it sooner I wouldn’t have such bad scarring like do now. If nothing is working, definitely save yourself the pain & try it. You can always end it if it doesn’t fit you, but I & others I know only had dry lips as a side effect. No other bothers.

[@greta6160]

@@courtneyalva Did it help in removing the post acne scars?

[@courtneyalva]

Greta it probably did with shrinking pores, but I’m on a journey of microneedling, chem peels & fillers to help with it as well. My skin will never be as smooth as it was before I had acne due to birth control but, it’s nice to wake up everyday a year later without breakouts & crying

[@greta6160]

@@courtneyalva So you took birth control pills for acne earlier?

[@jaymcbakerk]

While there might not be much difference between using topical vs oral retinoids, remember that oral retinoid works on all your skin and not just your face

[@St4rbeee]

I’ve been taking 10mg for 10 days. I’m so excited for the end result. So far no side effects! I’m done being emotionally drained from acne. update: 10/19/22 My acne is gone and I don’t get cysts anymore, but my hair has been falling out since quitting :/

[@ne3371]

Hey, do you have an update?

[@St4rbeee]

@@ne3371 Since taking it I haven’t got any deep cystic spots like I normally get which was every month & I have smoother skin! But I’ve still been getting small spots because of the on and off purging. My face is less oily too.

[@charlyburmeister]

@@St4rbeee I’m also on 10mg a day since yesterday🙈 fingers crossed it helps

[@St4rbeee]

@@charlyburmeister Nice! I know it will like it has for me. I think low dose is the key.

[@FB-im7zb]

Hi, how is your skin now?

[@ozlembilgen2170]

Thank you saying this. I really dislike the fear mongering over accutane. For people with severe acne, cystic acne it can be such a miracle! I took it many years ago but wished I would’ve been introduced to it sooner, the scarring that acne leaves behind is just another battle so why not prevent all of this?!

[@sandrar6670]

Agree. I used Retin A topical and a host of other skincare products all my life and still had 1-3 pimples at any given time. Despite taking impeccable care of my skin under a dermatologist care since I was 19. After low dose accutane, it’s refreshing not to have to deal with pimples. It’s absolutely liberating.

[@vetsai8199]

The fear-mongering has mostly been due to parents of teens, who claim they became dangerously depressed after a few months of accurate treatment! The use of Accutane by responsible adults hasn’t been a problem that has made headlines. However, i can only imagine the problems of other oral meds possibly interacting with it!

[@kristinas5714]

@@sandrar6670 I agree!!!!! how long did you take low dose accutane for and for what dosage?

[@ickywitdasticky]

@@vetsai8199 Yup. They probably just noticed how depressed their teen was (due to their acne and typical teenage life stressers) and decides to blame it on the Accutane to sue. It's also funny when a lot of the fear mongering is from people who've never even taken it. And actually Accutane doesn't have much interactions compared to other meds! It's mostly tetracycline antibiotics to worry about.

[@pumpkinsmiles]

YES!! I wish I had taken it earlier, I would have saved myself a lot of time and stress.

[@anareginacoronado1147]

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY ANDREA!

[@DrDrayzday]

you too

[@halloweenheathen4394]

I’ve noticed MASSIVE differences between topical and oral. Oral whips my skins ass and makes it look absolutely airbrushed amazing. I used topical for years, this is my 3rd course of accutane, and my skin has never looked as good as it does when I’m on accutane. However, I take 60mg per day for acne so maybe a higher dose has more benefits. I sing accutane’s praises baby! It’s Ana amazing drug and really does work miracles.

[@sherryw.1466]

Took this as a teenager (decades ago) for acne, and it was the only thing that worked! I had bloodwork done monthly for the 6 months I was on it. So thankful for this drug.

[@vaibhavdumaga6905]

Are the results permanent for acne?

[@90shoodlums]

Effect permanent after?

[@sherryw.1466]

@@90shoodlumsfor me…yes. I had a brother who took it as well and neither of us dealt with acne after that.

[@vaibhavdumaga6905]

@@sherryw.1466 brother what was the dose that you took and how long?

[@sherryw.1466]

@@vaibhavdumaga6905it was over 30 years ago so I don’t remember dosage. But the course lasted 6 months.

[@ExtaTer]

The benefits of low dose accutane is for people with acne and excessive skin oiliness (seborrhea). It will make the skin of such people look DRASTICALLY better (no acne, not oily, and reduced pores) so for them, yes it is anti-aging.

[@FD-nr4gy]

Yes! Significantly helps with oiliness. Retin A cannot do that.

[@J_Mock92]

It would treat the whole body, so I can see how it could be particularly appealing to someone with photoaging all over. If you're already using moisturizer and sunscreen everyday, a pill 3 times a week is easier than also having to apply tretinoin to the whole body as well, especially if you experience minimal side effects.

[@erikaoutlaw4842]

Accutane was the best thing I ever did! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

[@BabyHannah05]

I just finished a 6 month course of accutane, I’m so happy with my results and I would take it again if I have to. The only side effect I experienced was dry lips and dry skin.

[@DrDrayzday]

Great to hear!

[@Blackmittens]

What was your dose?

[@BabyHannah05]

@@Blackmittens 40mg a day

[@00calimon]

Forgive me, but I'm totally new to this. Why would you only take it for 6 months? If it works, why not continue use?

[@BabyHannah05]

@@00calimon accutane is not meant for you to take it for a long time, It can damage your liver. And also it depends on the severity of your acne and dermatologist. Since I only had mild acne I only took 40 mg for six months, that was my individual treatment plan. Your dermatologist will decided how much milligrams and for how long you should take it.

[@RSris]

I have been using low dose generic isotretonoin (accutane) for ten months now, am a 66 year old male. My skin is better than all my life, back to preteen years. I also use topical 0.1% Tretinoin cream. It’s amazing, I take advantage of early Senior hours, and am almost always asked for ID (carded) to prove I am older than 55/a Senior. It has worked for me, and worth the effort. I had bumps that didn’t quite form blemishes, that dried up and disappeared, oils. It’s reduced my pore size too. I have not found papers addressing taking for more than 12 months though??? My cholesterol and organ labs are all very good

[@damienbyt]

Whats your dose/frequency?

[@RSris]

@@damienbyt RE: 30 mg every other day dosing. Plus 0.1% Tretinoin topical nightly

[@mariettaszabo]

I am wondering that too, even tho I am 28 and taking isotretinoin (10 mg every day)for very oily skin and mild acne. I also use 0,05 %tretinoin every other day. My skin is so beautiful now, im excited to wake up every day while a couple months ago I was deppressed and just wanted to hide and did not socialize much. I am planning on taking it as long as I can, but it would nice to know how long can someone be on it? I would take it till the rest of my life.

[@RSris]

@@mariettaszabo I am taking it indefinitely as I found studies where Dermatologist colleagues are doing it in lowered doses. The studies find it bolsters the P53 tumor fighting gene 🧬. Remember, it will still require regular blood tests.

[@mariettaszabo]

@@RSristhank you for your answer! I will keep looking for research about isotretinoin,I find it very interesting. And yes for the blood test, I have it in every other month! Have a nice day!

[@Jujulianap]

Hi, doc! Will you consider speaking about hyaluronic acid filler and the researches that show they did not dissolve and remained in the face for years with the possibility of moving around?

[@mohniapatel695]

I’m also v interested in this doc!!

[@Zamstein]

Yes!!

[@wildflowers100]

Yes please

[@michaelscucci1223]

Interested also!

[@blacksupra001]

i read an article on this and cant find it now, but yes one more vote for this.

[@deborahgibson5794]

I finished accutane last April after I turned 30. I had horrible adult acne that crept up in my late twenties. Accutane changed my life! Lol. I have medium/dark skin tone so, i do have some post hyperpigmentation. Wearing tinted mineral sunscreen has faded a lot of it and improved my skin texture complexion overall! Dr. Dray's sunscreen recommendations helped my skin tremendously! Thank you!

[@meaganbruce8236]

Me too :)

[@valeriabustos9635]

Which tinted mineral sunscreen do you recomend ?

[@deborahgibson5794]

@@valeriabustos9635 i use several tinted sunscreens Dr.Dray has reviewed and recommended! Lol. I have medium/dark skin type. Currently Ive been using Cotz tinted sunscreen spf 50. I love it! Also I have the cervae tinted sunscreen spf 30, MDsolar science tinted mineral sunscreen, DRMTLGY universal tinted sunscreen (I cant remember if its spf 40 or 45) I'm very pleased and love all of them so far! The cervae tinted sunscreen is almost a tad bit too dark ,but I still wear it though! I take turns/rotate which sunscreen I want to wear that day! :)) hope this helps!

[@dayennyd1062]

Going on low-dose next month for acne for mild-but-persistant acne. I am so excited for all of these other things I did not know about! Lol, as a medical student I am super scared of the side effects. However, I just want to feel pretty and secure during residency interviews in the Fall, and just every day, really. Acne is such a bummer! But knowing of all these extra benefits definitely makes me more excited now.

[@sief9765]

@Ubdate? :)

[@gbeana81]

I’m almost 40 and am starting accutane for acne in 2 weeks. I’ve been wondering about the cancer preventative and anti-aging benefits. Thanks for sharing that!

[@Marasma101]

Careful. It may zap your sebum glands for good, then you'll have chronically dry skin.

[@gbeana81]

@@Marasma101 yeah. I’m more than aware of all the negative side effects. It is nice to hear some of the positive ones.

[@honeybadgernasty]

@@Marasma101 Is that what happened to you?

[@michi2938]

@@gbeana81 have you started yet ?

[@gbeana81]

@@michi2938 yes! I’m 5 1/2 months in. I might have to do one more month after this one. So far so good though! I haven’t had any major issues. I can’t speak to cancer prevention but it has definitely improved the fine lines I had. The “11s” that started forming last year have completely smoothed out. Last week I was told on 3 separate occasions by different people that they thought I was 23-25 years old (before accutane most people guessed 28-32). A few of my friends have said I’m aging backwards, and a couple days ago, one of my new college students asked me if I was a student or a teacher because I “look college age but dress like a teacher” 🤣

[@ayshaalmasrieh9990]

We’d sooo love it if you make a post-accutane video, talking about skin care and what to expect. Especially if there is post inflammatory pigmentation

[@sensitiveitchyscalpreliefb1153]

I took two rounds of it when I was younger to treat my acne and right after taking the second dose, I started having high liver enzymes and years later still have that issue. Also I ended up not being able to have children. I know others who have taken accutane and weren't able to have children either. Many of us now suffer from issues like not only infertility and high liver enzymes, but bowel issues like chrohns. It's not worth taking. There are much better more natural non toxic solutions out there that do not harm you inside or out and work well to clear up skin issues like acne, help get rid of sun spots and wrinkles, and can help you look younger like Pure Haven. Look it up.

[@TheProviderSA]

@@sensitiveitchyscalpreliefb1153 look into tudca or udca for liver

[@user-zr1vn9nl8r]

My only regret is not going on accutane sooner! I felt like I lost my confidence for years to severe acne. Seriously the best drug ever.

[@maryoconnor3095]

I went through 2 cycles of Accutane a couple years apart for cystic acne. It was the only thing that worked for me (after being prescribed every antibiotic and topical under the sun). It did make my eyes and lips very dry and had the hassle of lab work every month but I don’t regret using Accutane. I would not use for anti-aging though!

[@tt7753]

I have been doing both...a topical retinoid and low dose accutane [10 mg per day....I got it for my adult acne]. All I can say is that I do see a difference between the topical retinoid and the accutane. As much as I love my tretinoin, low dose accutane is so much more powerful, I feel my skin laxity is so much better while on it. It just feels tighter and overall healthier....I have no side effects either, love it so far..

[@stanmarsh7038]

How long were u on it

[@tt7753]

About two years because of my lower dose@@stanmarsh7038

[@Idknanmolla1]

This content is so timely. I’m taking “accutane” (amnesteen) for sebaceous hyperplasia. I am over 40. I took one month at 10mg a day and am now (on month 2)doing 10mg every other day with a possibility of lowering that dosage to maybe just 3x per week. My derm and I are experimenting with the dosage to see how low I can go and still have results. The “results” i have are excellent. First off, after 2 weeks I noticed the decrease in oil and appearance of pores. My skin in general looks beautiful. No new sebaceous hyperplasia spots. I had all of them removed by electrocautery a month before I started “accutane”. None have returned. No scars. Btw, I did not have acne. However, the occasional pimple or bumps from sweat or oil have completely disappeared. My scalp is no longer oily and my hair looks better, Fuller , my blow out lasts for days. I definitely have photo-aging from my younger years but have been taking good care of my skin and protecting it from sun for many years now. But now, My skin looks smoother. I can’t tell if it’s because my pores are tighter or if perhaps my skin is more bouncy. I can use less make up and my skin looks more even (maybe because the oil did weird things to my make up pre accutane). Although, I wasn’t overly oily. Just moderately oily skin. Yes, I still have to get a preg test. Yes I did do blood work and will again after 2 months to check my Lipids. I still have to answer the questions in IPledge. Lastly, the only side effects I have had are very dry eyes. After I went to every other day dose , that got much better. I wear contacts. I also think I might be bruising more easily , but I’m not sure. That’s hard to know. Sorry for long response. I just wanted help anyone who is interested in the off label use of “accutane “ So far, I love it. It’s absolutely acting like an anti aging or actually , an age reversing option. I look better. No oil, bouncy skin, no sebaceous hyperplasia, better hair , and , smaller pores, and more even complexion. I’ll keep tweaking the dosage and using it unless I develop a problem with my liver enzymes or have unmanageable side effects. Hope that helps someone. I agree it’s probably not worth it for younger women, Dr Dray.

[@ickywitdasticky]

Fringe benefit of doing accutane for acne was the pore shrinkage! They look so good now compared to before.

[@jacquelinemichele]

My skin is the most beautiful it’s ever been when I’m on accutane. I get so many compliments. Honestly makes being off of it hard. I don’t get the same effects from topical tretinoin.

[@valeriabustos9635]

@@jacquelinemichele I agree. I’m on the 0.1% retin-a cream every night which is topical accutane basically but still ... my skin still doesn’t look as good on the cream as it did on accutane. 😭😭 I’m now considering taking some low dose accutane paired with the retin-a cream. There nothing better than accutane, it makes your skin PERFECT and GLOW

[@jacquelinemichele]

@@valeriabustos9635 same! I’ve used tretinoin 0.1 basically my whole life except when I’m on isotretinoin, which I’ve been on twice in four years. I’ve still got pimples and my skin looks uneven, dull, and sad.

[@jacquelinemichele]

@@valeriabustos9635 oh not to mention I could go a week without washing my hair and off accurate I can barely go 36 hours 😭

[@ever7672]

I took it and wish I was prescribed much younger! When I was in it I had porcelain skin! And even now nil - small pimples. Very small side effects..,.. Love your logic Dr Dray!

[@weihan5366]

i don't recommend that. I took 20mg/day for two years! it was a very low daily dosage. but even with such low dosage, i experienced extremely dry skin. My heels would hurt like it was cut into two pieces if I walked a bit too much. My back hurt easily if i bent for more than 2 minutes. let alone dry eyes, cracked mouth corner, regular blood test, increased sunlight sensitivity. The side effects were not a joke. You really don't want to have those side effects just for "anti-aging".

[@abritrn]

Is that truly low dose though compared to the dosages used for anti-aging? Your weekly dose was 20x7= 140 mg while the doses for anti-aging were 30-60 mg per week.

[@tiffanyrussell5040]

I commented with my side effects as well.. taking Accutane is definitely a gamble and can take a toll on your health. Many people get rebound acne a few years (or even months) after stopping it as well, so it's definitely not the 'miracle drug' everyone likes to call it. I still have acne even Tretinoin won't get rid of. Even so, I still wouldn't take it just to 'look younger'.. you might as well go under the knife hoping you don't get botched.

[@Idknanmolla1]

That’s not exactly the low dose recommended for off label treatments (ie. sebaceous hyperplasia, skin cancer prevention, anti aging). I’m using 10mg every other day -my side effects are slightly dry eyes. My skin is beautiful after starting it (never had acne). Pores are tiny , skin is even, skin is bouncy , no sebaceous hyperplasia , not even a pimple. My skin looks younger. Period. Everyone is different. There are enough success stories that it’s worth a “try” . Just don’t immediately discount the effectiveness out of unfounded fear.

[@Kindlyone777]

I know many people that have taken it with 0 side effects.

[@rebeka145]

@@tiffanyrussell5040 It does not make you look younger, I got more wrinkles and lines now, and guess why ! People with oily and acne skin are aging slower because of higher oil production their skin is protected. What happens after accutane, everything gets dried up - > more wrinkles and fine lines because skin is drier. Such a hoax about this anti aging. SKin that is dry ages faster !

[@flixxfann]

Accutane absolutely saved my skin years ago. I was 27 and in a clintrial. It was incredible. If it could help with my sun damage it would be fabulous. I have a place on my face. Hard, crusty like a circle with a hole in the middle. I better see the Doc! Thanks for this info!

[@MrAlfalfaTV]

Can you do a video of low dose accutane for long term preventing of acne? Like for people (like me) who have had multiple courses already.

[@jacquelinemichele]

Wondering this too. Been on it twice and my skin is amazing on it. Off of it, acne comes back and my skin looks like shit.

[@wanniexo]

@@jacquelinemichele ugh same here... it came back after 8 months for me after my first treatment

[@Jordan-yn2eb]

I did my first two courses in the US and now live in Australia and am about to start for a third time. Interestingly, there's a big difference between how it's prescribed for acne between these countries. My derm here mentioned that the US tends to do it the old fashioned way, which is prescribe a high dose in the shortest amount of time possible. However, there is increasing evidence that a lower-dose over a longer period of time (and for some people many many years), is just as effective and much better tolerated in terms of side effects. So that is what my derm is starting me on now.

[@codyhelms6161]

Took isotretinoin for a 8 months at a fairly low dose and it was the best my skin has ever looked but the most miserable I’ve been in my life. Back pain, depression, cracked skin, chelitis...It’s hard to say if I would do it again but the results of this drug cannot be denied.

[@jennyferjay]

What dose were you on?

[@codyhelms6161]

@@jennyferjay I was on 60/80mg per day (~1mg/kg) and ended up down to 40mg per day and I could barely tolerate it

[@twerkinalisha7346]

Yeah, accutane damaged my joints and my skin dries out very easy.

[@johnsebold371]

Tbh 80mg a day is quite high

[@ДарьяЗапольская-ъ5к]

60/80 mg a day is not a low dose

[@fleetingmemories1546]

I'm on my 2nd month of accutane. It'll be an 8 month journey for me because I was diagnosed with rare acne (Acne Conglobata). I've been sufferring for so long and accutane has been the most effective so far.

[@ickywitdasticky]

I had to do 8 months and I didn't even have acne conglobata; just really resistant acne

[@fleetingmemories1546]

@@ickywitdasticky I hope it paid off and you're doing better now.

[@kirsten121]

Thanks, this is interesting and informative as usual! I have taken 2 "normal" courses of Accutane (age 32 and 38). I'm now 40 and the dreaded chin spots are coming back so I'm planning to "microdose" and take 2 x 20mg a week for the foreseeable. (I don't get on well with topical isotretinoin). So microdosing mainly for the anti-acne benefit. The wrinkle reduction (I have very little tbh)/skin cancer reduction is a bonus. (As is the not having to wash hair so often!) I also hear it's beneficial for rosacea.

[@KingKikikoi]

I got given 10mg accurate after my nose job to help it heal quicker because my skin around nose was too thick and oily. I had the best skin of all my life! my skin felt normal, lips was sensitive but nothing terrible in terms of side effects. but I can't get it prescribed again because my acne isn't severe enough. I wish I could get low dose prescription again, I am unsure if I would want to take it life long but maybe I could cycle it but it keep my skin on top shape.

[@BrandyyMartinez]

Your skin is glowing ✨

[@agrupalos3367]

What doc fails to realize is that by taking low dose isotretinoin, the collagen improves across the whole body rather than the face. As much as like topical isotretinoin, is not like I can use it on my arms, chest, back, thighs, etc!

[@Marasma101]

The label use of accutane seems to be detrimental to skin unless your goal is stopping acne. If it permanently makes your skin unable to moisturize itself then that’s PRO-aging not anti aging.

[@DrDrayzday]

no...it is not pro-anti-aging and you skin still makes plenty of lipids and natural moisturizing factor post accutane

[@Marasma101]

@@DrDrayzday how do you explain all the people claiming their skin is chronically dry after discontinuing the medication?

[@DrDrayzday]

@@Marasma101 i don't know these people...do they have underlying eczema? do they overbathe in hot water? do they moisturize? do they use too many harsh products?

[@Marasma101]

@@DrDrayzday understandable. Apart from the anecdotal claims, there are actually studies on the long term reduction of sebaceous gland activity by accutane post treatment. So it seems like a real thing that happens.

[@user-zr1vn9nl8r]

Accutane made my skin much less wrinkly afterwards. It didn't look as nice on it though. So that's not exactly true.

[@Kzi]

Personally I had extremely youthful looking skin BEFORE i took accutane. (my skin was very very oily, so i had a lot of acne but the oil kind of kept my skin hydrated and I didn't get wrinkles ever.) I'm 10 months post accutane now, and my forehead has developed noticeable fine lines. :(

[@Rimmonin]

OMG SAME!!!!!!!!!!! And my doc NEVER asked me to do blood work until a year later when I got liver inflammation (which turned out to be cause by EBV and I'm still not recovered yet right now). I'm seriously thinking whether I should stop my medication and switch to topical tretinoin, but the acne anxiety is stopping me D:

[@Kzi]

@@Rimmonin that sucks :( i hope your liver gets better its importanttt. youre still on accutane after a year? i had blood work only for the first 6 months of my 10 month accutane treatment (was supposed to be longer but my hair started falling out so I stopped it) my liver enzymes were high so they kept me at a dose of 60 instead of going to 80 like they wanted. so maybe try to stick to a low dose for your livers sake

[@Rimmonin]

@@Kzi It's gonna be 1 year end of March. I started out at 20mg per day and now I'm taking just 10mg so it's already as low as it can get D: The thing is I didn't have a baseline from before accutane to compare with so I don't know whether my high liver enzymes and slight triglyceride elevation right now is solely due to EBV or EBV and accutane :/ But I was thinking if the inflammation is so acute it shouldn't be caused by accutane since I've been taking it for so long already...?

[@Marasma101]

Sadly, the drug has a long term affect on sebaceous glands since it effectively 'destroys' them to prevent oil production. So even after treatment you may have chronically dry skin for a long, long time. There are studies on this too. Dr Drey should really inform her viewers about this potential risk

[@Cayzi]

@@Marasma101 ah yeah it really sucks. My skin, eyes and throat are always so dry.. I always just want to sleep because my eyes feel so dry and uncomfortable. I read accutane drys up the meibomian glands in eyes. I know you said it might last for a long time do you know if it eventually gets better? like what happens are the glands just not working or slowly trying to operate again. idk what to do ☹️

[@tasossaros8375]

Happy Women's Day Everyone! ❤🌹

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings tasos saros hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜....

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You So Much!! Have a Great Day!!

[@tasossaros8375]

@@whitneybrown4067 thank you so much

[@ccap3211]

I was always told that accutane dries skin out therefore making it prone to aging faster than oily skin.

[@Marasma101]

This is exactly what accutane is meant to do. It 'kills' your sebaceous glands so they don't produce natural oils. So even post treatment, you're left with chronically dry skin that you must slather moisturizer to keep feeling normal.

[@bingealicious5387]

@@Marasma101 been on it 3x. I only just now at almost 40 have “normal” combination skin. Just sayin :) no guarantee you’ll end up with perma dry skin

[@Marasma101]

@@bingealicious5387 that's great i'm glad! You're right, its not a guarantee.

[@jacquelinemichele]

Def not. My skin is gorgeous on accutane. About a year off, it goes back to being oily.

[@Marasma101]

@@jacquelinemichele oily is not necessarily bad. It's skins natural moisturizer and a component of the skin barrier.

[@cynthiaarrowsmith5709]

I had to do accutane 4 rounds. I had severe acne. Now I control it with spironolactone and retinA

[@jacquelinemichele]

Been on accutane twice- at 25 and 27. Almost 29 now and my acne is slowly coming back again. Sigh. I wish I could be on it forever.

[@jacquelinemichele]

@@pmcguinness3041 wellll my derm won’t put me on a third time lol, or at least not now. He’s got me on rosacea meds now.

[@keillanhadden798]

Seems like your acne comes back every 2 years 😁

[@jacquelinemichele]

@@keillanhadden798 Sure does! I'm 30 now and pretty clear though. I've accepted the occasional breakout and will use meds when needed. Hoping acne/rosacea remains mild.

[@jaygrollman8856]

Thanks for the vid! My derm suggested starting low dose accutane a few weeks before C02 laser treatment and continuing for a few months after. Thought this was a cool idea since I'd have to stop topical retinoids for a bit pre/post treatment.

[@milky649]

Now I’m actually happy about starting accutane in my 30s 😅 thanks cystic acne!

[@michi2938]

Did you start yet

[@spacecowboy810]

Starting Accutane next week, 20/mg day for body acne/oily skin - in my early 30s. Love all the recent Accutane information. Learning way more from you than my dermatologist's office! Thank you!

[@umnia4316]

a lot of fear mongering out there so i just wanted to share, i also started at 20 mg and am finishing month 2 and had amazing results so far!! good luck on your journey

[@spacecowboy810]

@@umnia4316 I am so ready! Thank you! The subreddit /r/Accutane is really encouraging too. I have hopes, but also understand everyone is different and responds differently. Not looking forward to taking fish oil though 😬 Looking now to find a good one that won't cause fishy burps lol

[@umnia4316]

@@spacecowboy810 Yah! that subreddit is so helpful and makes you realize you're not alone for whatever weird symptom you might be imagining. recently my heels have been hurting a bit and its reassuring to look it up and know the cause. i also started taking omega 3 fish oil pills when i started accutane and have just now realized that was what was making me a lil burpy! l assumed it had to do with poor digestion and actually started taking a probiotic along with it

[@Shazlii]

@@umnia4316 did your acne go away?

[@twerkinalisha7346]

I've been off accutane for prob around 20 years. At first it seems like a miracle, but I can promise the skins thins and wrinkles easier down the road and joints become very fragile and arthritis can occur, when the body lubricating process is impeded upon, those things happen. Won't happen right away, but down the road. Hence, all the fear mongering, people who are only a few years out from it love it because the side effects won't shot up overnight. I loved it at first and said I'd do it again if I had to until I started realizing this and researching it. Best thing you can do is research every medicine the physician tells you to go on.

[@taylorgray3009]

I’ve been on a low dose of accutane for years. I take 10mg 2-3 times a week. I was prescribed it for acne and the low dose keeps my breakouts at bay. We don’t have as rigorous of a process in Canada so my dr prescribes it as long as my blood tests are good. I have never got bad side effects from it and my blood tests are always good. Also it is fully covered for me so it’s just super easy and accessible for me. My acne is mild but stubborn and it seams when I stop taking the accutane the breakouts begin again. I’m planning on starting tretinoin to see if that will have a longer lasting result for my acne. I’m 29 and it appears to have helped with anti aging as I don’t have any wrinkles.

[@mikaprecious6875]

Did u had any side effect?

[@lisa89montgomery]

How many years have you been microdosing??

[@emilyteacher236]

Low dose accutane patient here 😊 I'm fortish and I have very persistent acne. I managed to really low dose accutabe, now I take only 10mg a week but...I have to combine it with IPL treatments which are expensive but they let me lower the dosage. So, accutane plus IPL. Skincare for me doesn't work at all and topical isotretinoin makes my skin very irritated. Hope it helps someone!

[@stefanietucker9678]

I've recently been put on accutane for what was initially diagnosed as Roseacia. We have been trying to sort it for 2 years (my dr and I) with no success. Finally, after trying a face wash that was meant for Acne, I was put on accutane and it is the only thing that has worked. Still not sure what the issue with my skin was but pleased to finally have some results!

[@mickey0514able]

I’ve been taking accutane since July and Omgg it’s been amazing seeing the results all I’ve been having is dry lips and dry skin but it isn’t as bad as people say. Another thing that that helped me is that it took the oiliness of my hair which I’m soo happy about! (:

[@michi2938]

How’s it going so far now ?

[@mickey0514able]

It’s amazing so far it’s clearing my dark spots from my face tremendously! This is my 3rd month and so far from symptoms I’ve been having just dry skin and lips of course but nothing really serious (:

[@FB-im7zb]

Hi, are you still on Accutane?

[@MissMichixo]

@@mickey0514able hey how’s your skin after ?

[@ricardo7447]

@@mickey0514able update?

[@joannmaddalena1084]

Love this video! Stress ages! I found disconnecting from the TV, removed a lot of my stress. Their ‘programming” was taking a toll on my health. I cancelled my cable and also Alexia! Tired of having all our conversations listed too! I use to keep the TV on for background sound, found silence is sooo much better! ‘ ‘

[@protègemoi777]

I took accutane for bad acne when young. 80mg for almost a year. In my thirties now and I look in my twenties still. I still get ID’d. But that could just be a coincidence.

[@lillpill5644]

I would love to see how you store and maintain to use all of your skincare products. I’m assuming you get mass amounts in pr packages and I’m curious how you use products efficiently without letting them expire especially sunscreen. Would love a skincare cabinet haul

[@rosychavez-najera4451]

If I didn’t get around to applying moisturizer on wet skin after showering do I apply it to the dry skin or should I apply water and then add the moisturizer?

[@DrDrayzday]

dont re-wet skin

[@rosychavez-najera4451]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@HudaKhan17]

@@DrDrayzday may i ask why?

[@axeln1069]

I spray some face mist or water on my face to make it damp and then proceed to serums, moisturisers and other stuff. Seems to work well for me.

[@ninalou4629]

@@HudaKhan17 im so curious too 😅

[@damienbyt]

Took accutane twice but with some acne relapse both times, it's the only time by skin feels normal and don't have to constantly stress over it. Topical tretinoin, salicylic acid, etc not taking care of it completely now, maybe my only solution is long term low dose.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Speaking of diet the choices you have made dietarily and what you promote in that department is beautiful. Really informative video today excellent job Dray!! ☕️👍🏻⭐️

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you so much!

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Happy Monday my Friend!! I Hope This Day Brings You Much Happiness and Blessings!! Always!!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings U. Charlie hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜....

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

@@DrDrayzday👌🏻

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

@@whitneybrown4067 thanks have a nice day! 😃

[@magshenri7279]

Happy week Dr Dray! I’ve been binge watching your videos. Great quality information, love it all 💚

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad you like them!

[@noufzailai1655]

Hello dr dray, I have a question, I wash my face 5 times a day with water for religious reasons, is that bad for my face? And how can I lessen the negative effects if there are any?

[@RJWorrell]

I would totally try this for my adult hormonal acne, but I’m afraid of what it will do to my liver at this point. LOL I drank heavily on and off for eight years and thank God it didn’t damage my liver. I haven’t touched alcohol in almost 8 years. But I think I’ve done enough to my liver. That’s the only thing that’s stopping me.

[@courtneyalva]

I was an alcoholic for nearly a decade. I quit drinking finally, & needed accutane. Had no issues at all- but I didn’t drink on it

[@LamiereByM]

for how long could I be on low dose Accutane? I wonder if it's safe long-term i.g. is 10 years okay?

[@anovosedlik]

Be careful with accutane--it does have an effect on your liver for certain people. I went for blood work and my cholesterol was shockingly high considering I am 90 pounds. I think she's correct in recommending sunblock and topicals (AND if you live in Canada, a humidifier at night!).

[@barjee]

Super interesting! thank you :) does topical tretinoin have an anti-cancer effect too? also does taking accutane work on the entire body compared to topical which is obviously wherever you apply it? thanks in advance :)

[@loveCOCKTAILS]

Hello, thank you great video. You say low dosage accutane is not worth the risk to benefit for wrinkles. How about higher dosage?

[@dorjee4733]

Kudos to my dermatologist who didn't say anything about the blood work. 🎉 I now need glasses because of accutane. Also my acne relapsed after a year. :_)

[@kp8972]

I had pretty severe hormonal acne and went to see my derm late in life at 40. He kept me on a low dose after the treatment was over because I tolerated the medication so well and was religious about moisturising and sunscreen. The only thing I don't like is the increased scaring and not being able to get surgery. But I went off for a month and I broke out. I always thought it was a shame that happened because I would have liked to have gotten off and started on topical for wrinkle prevention so I am pleased the accutane does similar.

[@Mermaid_club]

Really appreciate this video , I’m going to be going on it for my super oily skin x

[@DrReedB0928]

Happy Monday Dr.Dray and peeps ❤️ ☕☕☕🥳🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You!! Happy Monday To You Too!! Hope Your Having a Fantastic Day!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@danielegagnon7920]

Happy Monday! Thank you...love informative subjet!

[@DrDrayzday]

You are so welcome!

[@rebeka145]

Accutane is forbidden to take when you are pregnant here in Norway. It helped my skin alot but I beg to differ about anti aging it gave me more wrinkles and im only in my 20, especially under eye lines

[@Keira-bg4pc]

did they go after treatment ended?

[@rebeccathrelkeld7845]

I took Accutane for a year for severe cystic acne. I was 29 years old and did not feel like I had fine lines or wrinkles in my forehead prior to Accutane. I’ve now been off Accutane for two years and now that my skin is dry, I have fine lines and wrinkles that I feel were exacerbated by Accutane. What are your thoughts on this?

[@DrDrayzday]

accutane boosts colalgen to smooth wrinkles...if you have new wrinkles it is likely part. of normal skin aging

[@alicecgong]

Also could just be due to the dehydration caused by it. Make sure to up your hydration goal

[@natt5953]

Could’ve swore that too & that’s how I got to this video. I feel like trentinoin made it worse too.

[@aaroncarabajal]

A couple years late here, but I take isotretinoin 10 mg daily (possibly switching to every other day at my next apt.) for acne and general chemoprevention. I used to be on topicals but felt this treated acne across my body a little better since I am pretty active. Not sure if this is normal, but my provider said I also won’t have to do monthly monitoring anymore if I switch from daily to every other day since my labs have been consistent for a while, which I’m looking forward to. I highly recommend oral if you don’t want to have to worry about applying creams all over your body at night and you’re pretty active/have stubborn acne. Less worry on my part overall.

[@Cinder222]

Happy women's day to all of you beautiful and stong ladies! Happy Monda Dr. Andrea🤗

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@tootlem]

Could you go a video on post accutane skincare? My whole teenage/adult life I've only known how to work with my acne prone skin. I'm in the middle of my accutane treatment now and I'm struggling to find out what kind of products I should continue with when I'm done

[@alicecgong]

Hydration hydration hydration

[@Katherine-qo1gj]

Happy Monday!! ☀️🧴

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You!! Happy Monday To You Too!!

[@DrDrayzday]

You too!!

[@penelopehunter7506]

I haven't been doing much self care for a while. Time to get on that! So of course my first 'go to' is Dr Dray! I haven't watched your videos in ages. You're looking luminous!

[@maissabenfraj4824]

Hey doctor Dray, does taking low dose is still effective also for treating acne (reaching the cumulative dose required ) ? Thank you

[@PityMe]

Yes! Studies show even 5mg produces significant results (at least for mild acne)

[@GM-ti4so]

Does length of time spent on Accutane matter for long term prevention, or is it only important that you hit your cumulative dose?

[@haleighhillert4986]

Hi! Would you consider speaking about sunscreen sensitivities? For example, certain sunscreen cause a burning sensation on my skin and face.

[@AnaFernandez-uz6ec]

Love the video!!❤️ Please bring back brand reviews and vlogs!

[@DrDrayzday]

yesterday's video was a vlog and i do plenty of brand reviews...are you not getting notifications?

[@DELLRS2012]

It's like you read my mind. I'm so glad you covered this! I appreciate the well rounded and sensible information

[@ozmazia190]

happy mondayy dr dray stay blessed

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Monday!

[@lauracestero4079]

You have to sign a waiver to take it. At least 15 years ago you did anyways. Took acutane in college and ended up in the hospital. It killed my kidney :( it was awful.

[@dianegiffen8557]

Accutane can cause birth defects and liver damage.

[@honeybadgernasty]

Oh wow...I'm sorry to hear that! Has your kidney recovered?

[@dermlover1]

I take 20mg once a week and it keeps my pimples away, oil down, pores smaller appearing. It does dry my hair a bit which I don’t love but it’s a trade off I guess.

[@amankanaujia-dp7ub]

have you suffer any kind of hair loss

[@gengarrules777]

About 20 years ago I was prescribed accutane for acne vulgaris. The drying side affects were intense, but the emotional side affects were much worse. A decade of terrible mental health issues and unpredictable behaviour. It did kill the acne and my skin looked amazing though.

[@ricardo7447]

A decade after treatment??

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I took it around the same time and a few people ended up killing themselves after taking it. They withdrew that version of the drug apparently, I remember it being in the news. I think the doses now are probably a lot weaker.

[@chaimaamlouk]

I hated accutane a lot and my skin became worse after finishing the treatment.

[@umnia4316]

did it improve while you were on it?

[@anamghani8587]

Can isotretinoin be also used for rosacea on a long term basis?

[@MrFruktuoso]

Does isotretinoin boost collagen all over body? I guess so, and it is huge. That's far better than just tretinoin

[@aurisdonela861]

Thank you for sharing. What do you think of isotretinoin gel?

[@anilajance1579]

Doctor which is better for the wrinkles and anti age effect,, isotretinoin or tretinoin? Thanks a lot🥰

[@ioanacazacu1266]

I've recently found you and subscribed... You've talked me into starting using retinoic acid. Thankfully, it is over the counter in my country. Still going through the retinization period, but, with all your advice, it's not unbearable. After buying a lot of expensive sunscreen, I think I've found the ones that I can use three times a day (even with all my peeling these days) as I stay mostly inside... Thank you for all your advice and information in all those hundreds of your videos I've watched in the last few months! I'll be sure to never miss any of your future videos. Thanks, dr Dray! You're really awsome!!

[@Ricky-bl7yz]

“Antibiotics has many similar adverse side effects and nobody think twice about taking it for sinus infections or anything like that ” Jeez…people really SHOULD think twice before taking or prescribing antibiotics. Vast majority of sinus infections does not require antibiotics.(according to CDC) I respect Dr. Dray, but that’s exactly the attitude that doctors should never have regarding antibiotics. Antibiotics misuse/abuse is a serious issue that should be taken seriously

[@DrDrayzday]

i never said there were no side effects or issues with antibiotics...my point is that people don't think twice about taking them, despite their risks, yet fearmonger less likely risks of accutane

[@MissMohz]

Accutane is the only thing that took care of my son’s terrible acne. He hated the super dry skin/lips and having to stay out of the sun but in the end it was worth it.

[@christineventer2322]

Thank you so much for all your videos they are very helpful 🙏🏻Can you please reference/review some topical tretinoin ?

[@dygdyg369]

Hi im 30years old I used Roaccutane my face got wrinkled 🤕Has anything like this happened to you?

[@ximenazuniga8436]

So does Accutane permanently reduce oil/sebum production even after you stop taking it?

[@wenmotivar]

If your oil or acne problem is PCOS related, its unlikely that Accutane can permanently help with that. It happened to me I went through a 4 month round but only 2 months after my acne came back with a vengeance. Few months later I was diagnosed with PCOS. I'm taking antiandrogen birth control pills but my face still looks like shit.

[@hopeandtobias]

We love your videos and skincare tips!! I haven't tried accutane but know friends who have and it worked great for them besides them getting dryness!! You also remind me sooooooo much of Troian Bellisario (Spencer from Pretty Little Liars) its insane!! love you!🤗❤️❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

I'm so glad! Thanks!!

[@AnaSophiaBratzGurl]

I can’t believe I didn’t notice the resemblance earlier! Loved PLL!

[@Be4givN]

Off topic but curious if compounded progesterone cream, when applied to the face, has an anti-aging effect?

[@lisa89montgomery]

What’s your opinion on long term low dose therapy? 5mg / day? Safe? I have chronic scalp acne that hasn’t responded to antibiotics, topicals or antifungals. I’ve done a cumulative course and had great success during however it returned. I’m on a microdose now and hoping to curb some anxieties if it’s likely to be indefinite

[@suzannehughes9692]

I just came off a low dose 20 mg isotretinoin treatment that was 18 months to treat sebaceous hyperplasia. It worked!

[@brendadreher8040]

Hi, I have significant sebaceous hyperplasia. Am using topical Retin A but no improvement. Still getting new ones. After stopping the Accutane have you gotten any new ones?

[@suzannehughes9692]

@@brendadreher8040 Happy to report no new sebaceous hyperplasia spots. It’s been 12 weeks since I stopped treatment. I am now starting on Altreno retin A and that is going well.

[@brendadreher8040]

@@suzannehughes9692 Thank you for the information. I think I will see if I can get my doc to prescribe.

[@2cats_and_kate212]

Dr. Dray. Can you please share your opinion on taking multi vitamins, and also on new trend of "beauty" vitamins, de-stress vitamins, sleep vitamins and what not 😆 please share your opinion. Is it worth to take vitamins in general, and should we all take beauty vitamins? 🤔 Thank you 💟

[@DrDrayzday]

i have several videos on this

[@kevinlovescars]

I used accutane for 7.5 months low dosage. Acne is no longer a part of my life.

[@deepdaisyyylala788]

the oil reduction is permament ? btw love you andrea

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Monday Dr Dray...see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@DrDrayzday]

You too!!

[@erinnicolefranco6807]

“Too legit, too legit to quit...” started going through my head as soon as she started talking

[@janette6]

The chemo-preventative side is very interesting. At 45 I've had 2 BCCs removed so far. I do remember the hassle of Accutane from my 20s though, so I probably won't pursue it. Would you reconmend the Heliocsre supplements instead? Or are there any other chemo-prventative options available? Apart from sunscreen of course.

[@ickywitdasticky]

Ignoring the blood work and pregnancy tests, I don't think it'd be that much of a hassle since it's a really low dose compared to the acne dose. If I had 2 BCCs I'd probably do it.

[@janette6]

@@ickywitdasticky thanks for your input. I also had my gallbladder removed, so am wary of any impact on the liver. Will discuss with my derm.