Diagnosed Acne Rosacea, Already on Accutane. Is It Effective Enough to Treat my Flushing?

i am on accutane from last one week and clindamycin topically.Is it effective enough?Ii do have sever flushing issue, using mild cleanser but as i use moisturiser even mild label calming moisturiser after 2 to 3 hours my cheeks start getting heat up and again flushed and den if i wash my face it use to get better.. which moisturiser or cream i can use.which will sooth my skin not irriate in day time. I am so worried as i am not using any thing ,my skin is getting so dry and flaky.what to do?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by sara chudhry

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Accutane and rosacea

A low dose regimen of Accutane helps with rosacea, and of course, acne. If you have excessive dryness or redness, a good general moisturizer is a thicker kind that comes either in a tube or a jar. Thicker moisturizers don't come in pump bottles. Personally I've always liked Lubriderm or CeraVe, and they have some nice thick ones that can be applied to the full body. I also recommend hydrocortisone 1% which is available for a few dollars at any pharmacy. For a cleanser I usually stick with... more

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sara chudhry 13 Dec 2012

thanks for ur advise but can u please tell me..? hydrocotisone 1% isnt it a steriod...and i ve heared that steroid make rosacea worse..and how bout applying it should i use it alone or with moisturizer and 4 how long i can use it..? day or night when to use? kindly help me out......

Megan P (Community Manager) 13 Dec 2012

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