I’ve been on Accutane for ten months now. To start with, my acne wasn’t extremely bad but I did have acne. Now, I have red patches on my cheeks and on my nose. Is this normal?
Answer: Retinoid Dryness and moisturizers Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction includes:
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Answer: Retinoid Dryness and moisturizers Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction includes:
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October 30, 2010
Answer: Post Accutane redness typically fades over time It is quite common to see redness during after Accutane due to dryness, and inflammatory nature of Accutane. For the redness to persists more than 10 months, something else may be going on, e.g. acne rosacea, inadequate sun protection or moisturization.
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October 30, 2010
Answer: Post Accutane redness typically fades over time It is quite common to see redness during after Accutane due to dryness, and inflammatory nature of Accutane. For the redness to persists more than 10 months, something else may be going on, e.g. acne rosacea, inadequate sun protection or moisturization.
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April 13, 2011
Answer: Accutane and facial redness
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April 13, 2011
Answer: Accutane and facial redness
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May 12, 2010
Answer: Redness in the skin from Accutane
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May 12, 2010
Answer: Redness in the skin from Accutane
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January 14, 2010
Answer: Accutane can cause facial redness Most patients who take Accutane get some redness. This is usually noticeable while you are on the medication but should go away when you are off. In case you don't know the way to cover redness is to use a green tinted base or cover-up.
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January 14, 2010
Answer: Accutane can cause facial redness Most patients who take Accutane get some redness. This is usually noticeable while you are on the medication but should go away when you are off. In case you don't know the way to cover redness is to use a green tinted base or cover-up.
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