It has been 3-4 years after accutane and I continue to have severe lip sunburn. This did not occur prior to accutane and since taking it, my lips get severe sun burn. It usually takes a week to heal after getting severely red and getting blisters on my lips. I have tried to use sunscreen chap stick and reapply. It helps a little, but does not solve the issue. Please help, this is a major inconvenience and I deal with this multiple times every year.
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Thank you for your question. You are correct that hormonal acne will return despite Accutane. There are a few treatment options for hormonal acne such as birth control pills, spironolactone, topical Winlevi cream, etc. Each option comes with different side effects and expectations. If you have...
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with acne. Other treatment options to consider are laser or light therapy, different combination of topicals, or for females, oral spironolactone. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to discuss...
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your acne returning after isotretinoin therapy. Unfortunately, there is no cure for acne, and acne recurrence is not uncommon after Accutane. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to discuss further treatment...