I've been on Accutane for about 3 months. Unfortunately, I got badly sunburned last week while playing golf. To make matters worse, I went running this morning in pants. Now my legs have many small blisters or little air pockets! What should I do? Have I caused permanent damage?
Answer: Accutane and acne scars
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July 21, 2017
Answer: Permanent scarring from sunburn while on Accutane unlikely Your description does not sound like it will lead to permanent scarring. Obviously you need to take great care to avoid the sun while you have the sunburn, but if you take care of yourself and remain out of the sun for the next week or so, you should heal fine. In the future you need to be more diligent about covering yourself while outside.
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July 21, 2017
Answer: Permanent scarring from sunburn while on Accutane unlikely Your description does not sound like it will lead to permanent scarring. Obviously you need to take great care to avoid the sun while you have the sunburn, but if you take care of yourself and remain out of the sun for the next week or so, you should heal fine. In the future you need to be more diligent about covering yourself while outside.
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December 15, 2009
Answer: Most sunburns from Accutane won't cause permanent damage Sunburns are common while on accutane but rarely cause any permanent damage. Use a good cortisone lotion several times a day to help resolve the sunburn as well as take aspirin or advil for the anti inflammatory effects and pain relief and see your doctor.
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December 15, 2009
Answer: Most sunburns from Accutane won't cause permanent damage Sunburns are common while on accutane but rarely cause any permanent damage. Use a good cortisone lotion several times a day to help resolve the sunburn as well as take aspirin or advil for the anti inflammatory effects and pain relief and see your doctor.
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June 28, 2009
Answer: Sunburn more likely when on Accutane or oral antibiotics for acne Both Accutane and oral antibiotics for acne can make you more prone to have sunburn. Consistent daily sun protection and reapplying high SPF sunscreen every 2 hours between 10am-4pm when outdoors are critical. You may experience prolonged post-inflammatory redness or pigmentation after a sunburn which will slowly fade with frequent emollient application and adherence to daily sun protection. Unfortunately, every sunburn makes you more prone to develop skin cancers such as melanoma. Therefore, all fair skin persons need to have a "head-to-toe" skin check by a board-certified dermatologist every year.
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June 28, 2009
Answer: Sunburn more likely when on Accutane or oral antibiotics for acne Both Accutane and oral antibiotics for acne can make you more prone to have sunburn. Consistent daily sun protection and reapplying high SPF sunscreen every 2 hours between 10am-4pm when outdoors are critical. You may experience prolonged post-inflammatory redness or pigmentation after a sunburn which will slowly fade with frequent emollient application and adherence to daily sun protection. Unfortunately, every sunburn makes you more prone to develop skin cancers such as melanoma. Therefore, all fair skin persons need to have a "head-to-toe" skin check by a board-certified dermatologist every year.
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Answer: Sunburn 2nd degree - usually no permanent damage
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Answer: Sunburn 2nd degree - usually no permanent damage
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