Accutane Causing Blushing?

I am continually blushing while on Accutane. What can I do? I have been taking Accutane for nearly a year now, it's my second course of treatment.

The blushing seems to be getting worse. What can I do prevent this apart from stopping taking the drug. Even after I stopped my first course of medication the blushing continued afterwards. What are my options for now and if it still continues there after?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jade01 in Australia

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You sure you do not have rosacea?

Check with your dermatologist. You may have rosacea. I have seen rosacea flare from Accutane (although in many, it improves). Be sure you are using a gentle cleanser, and using a high (at least SPF30) daily.

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Accutane has been known to cause blushing which usually resolves after treatment. It is not known the exact reason for this although some authorities feel Accutane can cause a mild increase in vasculature, much like its cousin tretinoin. ( It is considered a good thing there, however.) Accutane can cause increased redness to the skin due to its possible photosensitivity potential. The dryness which Accutane creates by diminishing the size and excretory quality of the sebaceous glands,... more