I am at the end of my fourth month of Claravis (80 mg/day) and will be starting my fifth and final month in about four days. My face is normally pink, and I flush very easily. It is very noticeable, as my neck is essentially a completely different color from my face at this point (I am fair skinned). I have read online that for many, the pinkness/redness does not go away. How valid is this? I would hate for my face to be "rosy" from now on. Any help would be great. Thanks.
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Depending on the months of your first round of Accutane, now that you're taking it in the summer months and it's hotter, you could experience more dryness, which can result in burning or stinging. Apply a bit of cool water and some hydrocortisone (available over the counter at any pharmacy for a...
You can use Mederma, but please have realistic expectations. I've never seen anything great from Mederma, particularly with old acne scarring. So it's fine to use, but just don't expect much.
