What cream can I use after finishing Accutane a few years ago?

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I finished Accutane few years ago, I used it for 5/6 months and now I'm having back some acne. I want to know if there is any cream to use to prevent acne and to dry the skin as accutane used to do. Something to use before makeup.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 terms of skincare, always wear an appropriate sunscreen and reduce direct sun exposure. In my patients, I recommend a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase whenever they are on Accutane. This will keep the skin hydrated and reduce the oiliness of the skin that is associated with oil-based moisturizers.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Nazareth Papazian, MD · Answer

Dear mkayxxx,
Acne treatment is a complex management that requires the expertise of a professional as well as the compliance of the patient.
Fortunately, we developed a signature acne treatment protocol consisting of anti-acne creams +/- laser treatments that treat active acne, get rid of acne scars and prevent future acne formation.
My advise is to visit your physician first in order to take a detailed history from you and do a physical examination to rule out any associated hormonal problems that can potentially fail any acne treatment protocol.
Best,
Dr Nazareth Papazian,
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon,
Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center, Beirut, Lebanon

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