I've been on Accutane for nearly 2 months and my skin looks worse than ever.

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In terms of skincare, always wear an appropriate sunscreen and reduce direct sun exposure. In my patients, I recommend a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase whenever they are on Accutane. This will keep the skin hydrated and reduce the oiliness of the skin that is associated with oil-based moisturizers.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello and thank for your question. It is not uncommon to experience acne flares during the first few months of taking isotretinoin. And it sound like you are also experiencing other common side effect of isotretinoin, such as nose bleeds, dry skin, lips, and eyes. It is difficult to adequately assess your skin through this type of forum, and thus I recommend follow up with your board certified dermatologist for ongoing evaluation of your progress and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.