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What are the best face washes for Accutane users?

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Gentle Skin Cleansers

July 6th, 2016
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We always recommend Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser to all of our Accutane patients. Accutane can be very drying and Cetaphil can really help keep your skin hydrated without making it worse.
Vic Khanna, MD


Chicago Dermatologist
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July 6th, 2016

Gentle Skin Cleansers

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We always recommend Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser to all of our Accutane patients. Accutane can be very drying and Cetaphil can really help keep your skin hydrated without making it worse.


Chicago Dermatologist

Facial cleansers

July 6th, 2016
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Thank you for your question. In my experience, gentle hydrating facial cleansers work best for my Accutane patients because a common side effect of Accutane is dry skin. I found Cetaphil or CeraVe hydrating cleansers to be effective as well as their facial moisturizers. I recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist for further guidance. Take care and good luck.
Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD
July 6th, 2016

Facial cleansers

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Thank you for your question. In my experience, gentle hydrating facial cleansers work best for my Accutane patients because a common side effect of Accutane is dry skin. I found Cetaphil or CeraVe hydrating cleansers to be effective as well as their facial moisturizers. I recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist for further guidance. Take care and good luck.
Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD
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