Whilst I was on my second cycle of Roaccutane my lips became extremely chapped. Immediately I stopped R, I noticed balms were not helping but only adding to the problem, my lips got severe the more I applied products containing Lanolin & petroleum which were ok to use b4 this. Medication: Clotrimazol & Triamcinolone Previously:Hydrocortizone, Clotrimazol (used together for 3 weeks) Clioquinol (2 weeks) no improvements & Ampho-moronal lozenges (1 week) stopped the peeling inside of the mouth.
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Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have breakouts when starting any acne treatment, especially Accutane. Usually the flare-up lasts a couple of weeks, but in some individuals, the flare-up can be very severe and occur for several months. Breakouts also vary depending on the dose...
Back pain is a fairly common complaint with isotretinoin. If you can do some symptomatic treatment like advil, tylenol, or heating pads to treat the back pain, that is best. You will be the most successful if you stay on the highest dose that you can tolerate. The back pain...
Your acne has been going on for many years, and you appear to be developing some scarring, and hence you are definitely an Isotretinoin candidate. When prescribed and monitored properly, it is an exceedingly safe and successful medication that may give you the long-term results you are...