I have always had acne-prone skin. I went on Accutane for 8 months & had no breakouts, for 7 years. Then I used a scrub on my face that contained coconut oil & broke out in a rash of tiny bumps. Then I started getting full-size pimples and even cystic pimples, which I've never gotten. I went back on Accutane but after a month, I was still breaking out. Is there any other solution to this problem? I feel something is wrong feel in my skin because my pores are extremely clogged.
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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...
Thank you for your question. A side effect of Accutane is dry mucous membranes, which includes dry eyes. In my experience, rewetting eye drops or saline drops have been effective, but I recommend you consult with a board certified optometrist or ophthalmologist during treatment to have your eyes...
Hello, and thank you for your posting. Usually accutane is dose anywhere between 0.5mg to 2mg/kg a day. I believe that you may be slightly underdosed, which is commonly done to avoid the drying and other side effects which patients don't tolerate at the beginning. . Have a discussion with...
