Accutane (Isotretinoin) For Sever ACNE

Accutane

(Isotretinoin) 

20 mg capsule

Accutane is a common medication prescribed by doctors and dermatologists for severe and nodular acne that does not respond well to other forms of treatment. It is a potent drug that has a high success rate in treating acne.

Effects:

Accutane works by drastically decreasing the size and sebum (oil) production of the skin sebaceous glands. Excess sebum causes oily skin that can lead to clogged pores and decrease the natural shedding of dead skin cells. Excess oil and dead skin cells can stick together, creating plugs in pores that can become inflamed because of bacterial growth, causing acne.

Benefits:

Accutane and other Isotretinoin drugs help to normalize the keratinatization or shedding of dead skin cells from the skin surface. This helps reduce clogged pores and acne, minimize pigmented blemishes and acne scar and even out skin complexion. Accutane also helps reduce inflammation that causes skin redness and raised bumps in acne break outs. As sebum output is dramatically reduced, the bacterium that causes acne, P. acnes is also reduced in the skin.

Skin Changes:

Accutane is an aggressive form of acne treatment and it is only recommended if other treatments do not work. It is not prescribed for minor or occasional acne because it can cause some unfavorable side effects such as dry skin. Because the sebaceous glands in the skin are altered by Accutane to decrease sebum output, this can cause excessive dryness in the skin. Moisture and natural oil production is important to keep the skin hydrated and plumped.