I was on Accutane 2 years ago and my acne came back just as bad. The only side effect I have is I sweat a lot more when its hot out or exercising. Will another round even increase my sweating more?
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I would not expect your skin to flare when you start Retin-A after an Accutane (isotretinoin) regimen. Flares generally occur when first starting a course of acne treatment, and this is not your case. If you do notice new acne after your Accutane course, see your dermatologist sooner...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
I would absolutely recommend against using any prescription (or really other) topicals while on Accutane, unless you consult your physician first. This could result in severe burns or other issues, which will create more intense problems than what you have now. Using products concurrently needs...