How Can I Reduce Redness One Year+ After Accutane?

Accutane treatment shrinks the oil glands in the skin which drastically reduces oil production and leaves the skin more dry and susceptible to irritants. Usually the residual redness from Accutane lasts for 2-3 months after completing treatment.  So there are a few possibilities here: 1. You may have rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis, which can be treated with topical medications.  Redness from rosacea is also exacerbated by anything that heats up the face, such... more

It is very important to see a board certified dermatologist to evaluate the cause of the redness/flushing and determine the appropriate treatment protocol.  Flushing can have many internal causes that need to be investigated.  Facial redness may be due to small blood vessels in the face called telangiectasias, which can be treated with a laser.  Rosacea is a condition that causes facial redness that Accutane reduces the appearance of during treatment but there is not usually a... more