Waxing on Accutane can cause which outcome?

Waxing on Accutane can cause which outcome?

• A. Lifting of skin and potential scarring
• B. Increased hair growth
• C. Faster healing
• D. No risk if physician approval

Answer: (A)

On Accutane, the skin becomes unusually fragile and heals slowly. Waxing pulls out hair by the root and can take some surface skin with it. Because the skin is more delicate and slower to recover on isotretinoin, waxing can cause the skin to lift away from the underlying tissue and lead to scarring. That heightened risk is why lifting of the skin and potential scarring is the correct outcome to expect from waxing while on Accutane. Safer options include postponing waxing until after treatment or choosing gentler hair removal methods.

On Accutane, the skin becomes unusually fragile and heals slowly. Waxing pulls out hair by the root and can take some surface skin with it. Because the skin is more delicate and slower to recover on isotretinoin, waxing can cause the skin to lift away from the underlying tissue and lead to scarring. That heightened risk is why lifting of the skin and potential scarring is the correct outcome to expect from waxing while on Accutane. Safer options include postponing waxing until after treatment or choosing gentler hair removal methods.