The Dermatology Group Northern New Jersey
Dermatology New Jersey Locations: Verona, Riverdale, Paramus, Livingston, West Orange, Montville, Morristown, & Flanders, NJ - Telephone: 973-571-2121
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Acne isn’t caused by bad hygiene, oily foods, or chocolate. It’s a genetic disease, often triggered by the hormones of adolescence, that causes follicles in the skin to get plugged and then infected. The Dermatology Group’s physicians are very experienced in treating even the most severe, stubborn cases of acne. Unlike drugstore or “infomercial” remedies, our treatment plans are customized for your specific condition and lifestyle. Topical treatments are effective for mild cases, opening up the plugged follicles, killing bacteria, and removing excess oil. However, these surface treatments don’t eliminate the root cause.

Fortunately, there is a virtual cure for acne, as effective as penicillin against pneumonia. Accutane was approved by the FDA in 1978, and over its 35-year history, the drug has proven to be an effective, safe cure for acne. The Dermatology Group alone has treated more than 10,000 patients with Accutane; 95% of those were cured for a lifetime with just one 6-month course of medication. Accutane is safe and effective for treating acne’s root cause. The medication is a purified form of vitamin A, related to retinol. It works by finding the vitamin A receptors in skin, decreasing the size of oil glands and stopping production of the abnormal sticky cells that plug follicles. The Accutane molecule, unlike vitamin A from food, has been changed so it doesn’t accumulate in fat cells. Instead, it is virtually cleared from the body within 8 days after the last dose.
Accutane has only one serious, irreversible side effect, and that occurs only in pregnant women: It has a high risk of causing birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Therefore, we administer two pregnancy tests before prescribing the medication, and require patients to use two forms of birth control until 30 days after finishing the medication. There are no long-term effects on either fertility or fetal health; the only risk is to babies whose mothers took the drug during pregnancy. Women can safely become pregnant 30 days after their last pill.Accutane can have minor side effects, which we’ll discuss with you at your appointment. The most common ones are dry eyes and headache; these are treatable and generally improve as you keep taking the medication. Very rarely, someone notices a change in mood after starting Accutane; when that happens, we stop the medication. All these side effects go away when you stop taking the medicine.
In our experience, some patients have mistaken ideas about Accutane. We’ll sit down with you at your appointment to separate fact from fiction. The Dermatology Group’s medical staff are very experienced in administering and monitoring Accutane treatment. If we prescribe it for you, you’ll have regular check-ups so we can monitor your progress and adjust the treatment if necessary.
Accutane has worked remarkable cures for thousands of our patients with the very worst acne. This is one treatment that’s more than a treatment: it’s practically a cure. If you’d like to find out whether Accutane can solve your acne problem, call The Dermatology Group now for an appointment.