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Hey everyone.
My hamster is on low-dose isotretinoin from MP Research supply, just 20mg a day (as opposed to the 100-120mg that most dermatologists prescribe). It's been working quite well and I'm pleased with his results, but the little guy comes from a strong Irish background and he happens to get quite pale quite quickly when not tanning. Before starting accutane he was tanning 2-3 times a week, usually for 10 minutes a session. This kept him moderately tan, but nothing crazy.
So here's my proposition. I've heard a lot of horror stories about tanning on isotretinoin because iso tends to make your skin very sensitive, especially to UV rays. What would you think if my hamster tanned 3 times a week for just 5 minutes each time...but also took MTII, 500mcg before each tanning session? It's the maximum tan with the least amount of exposure, and I've been playing around with the idea. He likes his tan, but of course doesn't want to do a whole lot of long-term damage to his skin.
Any comments/suggestions?
My hamster is on low-dose isotretinoin from MP Research supply, just 20mg a day (as opposed to the 100-120mg that most dermatologists prescribe). It's been working quite well and I'm pleased with his results, but the little guy comes from a strong Irish background and he happens to get quite pale quite quickly when not tanning. Before starting accutane he was tanning 2-3 times a week, usually for 10 minutes a session. This kept him moderately tan, but nothing crazy.
So here's my proposition. I've heard a lot of horror stories about tanning on isotretinoin because iso tends to make your skin very sensitive, especially to UV rays. What would you think if my hamster tanned 3 times a week for just 5 minutes each time...but also took MTII, 500mcg before each tanning session? It's the maximum tan with the least amount of exposure, and I've been playing around with the idea. He likes his tan, but of course doesn't want to do a whole lot of long-term damage to his skin.
Any comments/suggestions?