I've been using Accutane for 5 months now. My skin cleared but due to dark pigmentation I have some scarring and that summer is near I am noticing freckles under my eyes and noes and random spots on my face. I have tan skin and never had freckles. Its so frustrating because I am using an intense medication to clear my skin then turns out I get freckles. Overall, I have two questions:
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You should use a good sunscreen whether you are on Accutane or not. A face lotion with sunscreen probably doesn't have anything over SPF 15 in it, which is not enough. You need a better block and reapplication several times if you plan to be out in the sun at the beach. You can get...
A doctor must be registered in the iPledge program to prescribe Accutane, which is the program instituted by the FDA a few years back. No, you don't have to be a dermatologist to prescribe it, but not many offices are going to go through the trouble of registering and being up on the program if...
It's fine to wear makeup while taking Accutane. The only thing I would say is to make sure you're using quality makeup! "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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