Should I still go on Accutane if salicylic acid in face washes are burning my skin?

April 9, 2018
Asked By:cats99 in Los Angeles, CA

I am about to start Accutane as approved by my dermatologist. I have already started the ball rolling and I am waiting the month to start for a second negative pregnancy test. I ran out of face wash so I picked up a new one to hold me over. After three days of use, my skin started burning and peeling especially around the mouth and cheeks. Now (fourth day) it is completely red and scaly and hurts to touch. If I am having this reaction to Salicylic acid, is it still safe for me to try Accutane?

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