Is it possible for Roaccutane treatment to cause cellulite or make it worse ? If yes, can it be reversed by discontinuing the medcine? And how long does it take?
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Accutane does dry out the skin and often leads to dryness, peeling, and / or scaling. Doing a manual exfoliation, or chemical toner / exfoliator may lead to a reduction in the appearance of dry skin, but may in turn cause extra irritation and redness. It's fine if you...
You may want to consider glucosamine-chondroitin supplements and you may want to consider premedicating with NSAIDS such as motrin if your stomach can handle it. I am sure that your dermatologist or prescribing physician has encountered and managed this condition before. Express your concerns...
This can be a long-lasting problem but it will remitt.
You should be careful to constantly apply sunscreens, especially now that we are enterring the sunny months. Ultar-calming cream, as Dr. Chen mentioned, is also my favorite, RevaleSkin Day cream and Purpose Redness Relief are other...