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Risk of Post-Accutane Permanent Redness/Flushing

I have suffered from acne since was 13 y.o (now 24) and have had 1 course of roaccutane when it was most severe aged 16. This helped a lot but I still struggle with it to this day and have tried all the topicals, antibiotics and lasers. Im considering a 2nd course but since i already suffer mild pinkness and occasional flushing I am terrified by accounts Ive read of accutane inducing permanent rosacea like symptoms (post treatment). Is this possible and could it be treated if so i.e with IPL ?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by TommyBlates in England
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Pinkness may be from Rosacea not Accutane

This sounds like you may have very fair slightly sensitive skin, the kind we see in patients who have rosacea and are predisposed to redness and flaring with such triggers as hot spicy foods, etc. The accutane was fully out of your system within a few weeks of stopping, and should not cause long-term sequelae such as what you are describing. However, if the redness still bothers you, and does not improve with things like topical minoxidil or low-dose (anti-inflammatory) doxycycline, you... more

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