I start my prescription in a few days. In general it looks like people agree on Dr. Dan's chap stick, but moisturizers seem to be all over the place and the more I try to research the more confusing it becomes.
Answer: Best to resolve accurate dryness while on isotretinoin Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction includes: DrynessRednessItchingBurningDiscomfortIn my office in Beverly Hills, I prescribe Accutane quite a bit for cystic acne and inflammatory scarring. Patients are advised to moisturize frequently with a non-oily moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster, which we use in our office. Applied liberally on the face, the ceramides are soothing and relieve discomfort when possible. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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Answer: Best to resolve accurate dryness while on isotretinoin Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction includes: DrynessRednessItchingBurningDiscomfortIn my office in Beverly Hills, I prescribe Accutane quite a bit for cystic acne and inflammatory scarring. Patients are advised to moisturize frequently with a non-oily moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster, which we use in our office. Applied liberally on the face, the ceramides are soothing and relieve discomfort when possible. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Moisturizers to use while on Accutane Through trial and error when having to take Accutane (isotretinoin) myself for cystic acne, I tried out and sampled many facial moisturizers. Having an oily complexion, I hardly ever used any lotions or creams on my face other than sunscreen. In retrospect, I understand your confusion. I find that when taking Accutane, the skin is dry but also can be very sensitive; therefore, I recommend AveneTrixera Emollient Cleanser Gel and Lotion to all of my patients while on Accutane.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Moisturizers to use while on Accutane Through trial and error when having to take Accutane (isotretinoin) myself for cystic acne, I tried out and sampled many facial moisturizers. Having an oily complexion, I hardly ever used any lotions or creams on my face other than sunscreen. In retrospect, I understand your confusion. I find that when taking Accutane, the skin is dry but also can be very sensitive; therefore, I recommend AveneTrixera Emollient Cleanser Gel and Lotion to all of my patients while on Accutane.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Moisturize and SPF while on Accutane Agree - love the Dr. Dan's lip balm. Good regular moisturization is key to minimizing accutane dryness. Here are some of my favorites - CeraVe AM with SPF 30 for the morning, Avene Tolerance Extreme for the night time. For the body, I love CeraVe, Vanicream, or Cetaphil. It is still possible to get a few dry patches while diligently moisturizing on accutane - also known as retinoid dermatitis. If this is the case, visit with your dermatologist and they can prescribe an anti-inflammatory cream to help treat this.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Moisturize and SPF while on Accutane Agree - love the Dr. Dan's lip balm. Good regular moisturization is key to minimizing accutane dryness. Here are some of my favorites - CeraVe AM with SPF 30 for the morning, Avene Tolerance Extreme for the night time. For the body, I love CeraVe, Vanicream, or Cetaphil. It is still possible to get a few dry patches while diligently moisturizing on accutane - also known as retinoid dermatitis. If this is the case, visit with your dermatologist and they can prescribe an anti-inflammatory cream to help treat this.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Accutane and Moisturizers Thanks for your question. This is a question that we get asked often by our patients. As our clinic uses accutane on a regular basis, these are the products that we recommend: -SkinCeuticals® Gentle Cleanser - Replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. -VivierSkin® LEXXEL Moisturizer - Contains hexamide which has strong anti-microbial and powerful anti-redness properties. -EltaMD® SPF 30+ - Daily facial moisturizing cream with SPF 30 sunblock. Contains transparent zinc oxide to block UVA and UVB rays. -Lip Fix Lip Balm- Healing ointment for lips to combat dryness containing beeswax, shea butter and almond oil. These are available in many dermatologist offices. For the best results please consult a board certified dermatologist with experience with your condition.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Accutane and Moisturizers Thanks for your question. This is a question that we get asked often by our patients. As our clinic uses accutane on a regular basis, these are the products that we recommend: -SkinCeuticals® Gentle Cleanser - Replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. -VivierSkin® LEXXEL Moisturizer - Contains hexamide which has strong anti-microbial and powerful anti-redness properties. -EltaMD® SPF 30+ - Daily facial moisturizing cream with SPF 30 sunblock. Contains transparent zinc oxide to block UVA and UVB rays. -Lip Fix Lip Balm- Healing ointment for lips to combat dryness containing beeswax, shea butter and almond oil. These are available in many dermatologist offices. For the best results please consult a board certified dermatologist with experience with your condition.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Moisturizer on accutane To a degree this is a matter of personal preference. Some things are true across the board thought: no salicylic or glycolic acids, non exfoliating, non comedogenic. One with a sunscreen combo would be helpful for the summer. You may try these:Avene XeraCalmAvene Tolerance ExtremeEpiCeram, Bionect (Rx)
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Moisturizer on accutane To a degree this is a matter of personal preference. Some things are true across the board thought: no salicylic or glycolic acids, non exfoliating, non comedogenic. One with a sunscreen combo would be helpful for the summer. You may try these:Avene XeraCalmAvene Tolerance ExtremeEpiCeram, Bionect (Rx)
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