Is it okay to use manual exfoliants while on low dose Accutane? I know it's generally not advised, but if the person is generally reacting well to treatment, can an exfoliant be added once a week? I just feel like the texture of the skin suffers a bit because of the dryness and build up--very dull skin. Or, is exfoliating pointless because the dryness that Accutane causes won't go away? I really appreciate any advice on this. I love having absolutely no acne, but I'd like to treat the pigmentation and marks they left behind.
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Answer: You can try it, but beware of causing extra irritation.
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...
I tell all my patients to be patient for the first couple months. Everyone responds to Accutane; however, the timeline varies for everyone.
The usual goal for each patient is to reach a total dose of 120-150 mg/kg, with the daily dose usually being 1 mg/kg per day. Thus, it usually takes 4-6...