Hi, I took accutane for 6 months while I was 15 years old. It was a horrible experience, but it did help my complexion after the 6 months ended. This itch occurs around 48 hours after the sunburn and it is absolutely terrible. I’ve read multiple articles about this type of its and I believe a common term is “hells itch”. It’s a fitting name. So, can this new itch after a sunburn be a result of the accutane? I’ve been off the medication for 4 years.
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