Accutane

What's behind your breakouts, and how to find out.

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Accutane

Accutane Blood Tests: What's Checked and an Easier Way to Test

Isotretinoin monitoring covers pregnancy tests, liver (ALT) and blood fats. Here's what each lab checks and how often, plus how to check your liver, lipids and the hormones linked to acne coming back, at home, before, during and after a course.

7 min read
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Accutane

Do Oil Glands Come Back After Accutane? What Studies Show

Accutane shrinks oil glands but doesn't remove them. Here's what studies show about how much oil comes back and when, who is more likely to relapse, and what the first-month breakout is.

10 min read