Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil, Dermatology - Hello, acne has several treatment possibilities and isotretinoin like roaccutane and isosupra should be used as a last resource in case of failure of other treatments or first hand in case of severe s... Read More

Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil, Dermatology - It s Unfortunately a classical side effect of isotretinoin, but it usually disappears a few days after discontinuation of the treatment...Therefore you should see with a rheumatologist maybe ther... Read More

Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Isosupra is isotretinoin, it renders skin dry, with secondary eczema-like skin changes (redness, dryness, itchiness). You need to make sure you are using a mild soap and avoid scrubbing your skin when... Read More

Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - What you have is called flare up of the medicine. Unfortunately isotretinoin can make acne worse at first. Usually the flare-up lasts only a couple of weeks, but in some people the flare-up can be ve... Read More

Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - Isosupra (Isotretinoin) is used to treat severe cystic acne (also known as nodular acne) that has not responded to other treatment (e.g., benzoyl peroxide or clindamycin applied to the skin or tetracy... Read More

Dr. Hanaa Itani, Obstetrics & Gynecology - No it is not safe. Roacutane increases your skin sensitivity to sun and thus increase skin damage. You should always apply a sunscreen with high SPF even if you will get minimum sun exposure