Do you think there is an acne medication that will help you in reducing the nose? Have you ever heard of an effective vitamin A acne treatment? What is the relationship of this medicine to reduce the nose as it is promoted on some social networking sites? Follow the article to know more about this drug. And whether there is a connection to having a smaller nose.

But before we start, We will talk a little about the most popular drug in the world in the treatment of acne.

Isotretinoin

What is isotretinoin (known worldwide as Accutane)? What is its effect on the skin?

You may have heard a lot about this drug. And its amazing results in getting rid of acne and getting smooth skin like children (baby skin).

but unfortunately, Many girls – and even boys – use it in a wrong and exaggerated way. Which causes harmful and opposite results.

And because we care about you, my dear, and we fear for your skin from the negative consequences of it, We have prepared for you paragraphs from scientific references in which we talk about this drug and what is its effect. how it is used, Therefore, to get great and desirable results, We will now speak in a simplified scientific way to help us have a deeper understanding of this drug.

side effects:

As with any medication, This drug has bad side effects. It should also be taken with caution and according to the doctor’s instructions. Its common side effects are:

• skin dryness.
• Severe chapped lips.
• nosebleeds
• Dry, irritated eyes. Dry mouth.
• Extreme sensitivity to the sun.
• Temporary exacerbation of acne.
• Trouble seeing at night.
• Muscle or joint pain.
• rash.
• Stomach problems.
• High cholesterol levels.
• liver damage

It can also cause severe birth defects, miscarriage and stillbirth. This is why women should take pregnancy tests before taking this medicine. And stop using it before a certain period of time when there is an intention to become pregnant, With periodic analyzes to ensure the safety of the liver, According to the doctor’s instructions.

Is there a relationship between this drug and nose reduction?

And now, my dear, We will talk about the effect of this medicine in getting a smaller nose, Where some of the pioneers of the TikTok platform shared their experiences of obtaining a smaller nose as a result of using the drug Accutane, They shared pictures of themselves before and after using it. with their nose appearing more streamlined than it used to be, And without any surgery.

Is there any scientific explanation for this effect?

Follow us to find out the answer.

“No, unfortunately. Accutane can’t actually directly shrink the size of your nose,” board-certified dermatologist Ife J. Rodney and founding director of Eternal Dermatology Aesthetics tells Health.

But what was promoted on the TikTok platform could be based on the fact that Accutane makes the nose look smaller under certain circumstances and in terms of appearance.

Accutane may make the nose appear less round due to its effect on nasal congestion The sebaceous glands are in that area.” “We know that the nose has the most active sebaceous glands in the body.” In theory, my dear, if the sebaceous glands in your nose are reduced when Accutane is used, it may make your nose look smaller due to the reduction in the size of the glands. not shrink your nose, That’s what Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, told Health.

finally, We wish you health and safety, We ask you to search for and verify the information that you see on social networking sites from reliable sources. We also point out to you, my dear, that you should consult a specialist before taking any medication. This is to protect your health.

Written by: Marah Mohamad

Sources:

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