I have been on accutane for a little less than a month now and I have a rash on my hands that has been gradually getting worse and is starting to sting. I am taking 10mg in the am and 40 mg pm as prescribed by my dermatologist. The rash is not bumpy at all, at touch the skin is smooth so this rash is completely under the skin. Is this normal? What can I use to reduce or get rid of this rash? I have also been experiencing severe back, knee and ankle pain, not sure what to use ?
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Of course. You can drink this any time of the day. The important thing is to take your Accutane with FOOD though. This helps it absorb better and means you will get more of the mg of the actual medication into your system."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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Everybody responds differently to the side effects of Accutane. Some may not be bothered by any side effects, and some have a really hard time with them. Not everyone experiences dryness of the skin.
Dry lips, face and arms, that looks and acts like eczema, is very common with Accutane (Isotretinoin). But, any area of the body may get dry, red and irritated. Be sure to use a gentle soap on the body (like Dove), and moisturize a few times a day with Cerave Cream. For itch...
