I have a jar on hand that I use on my 3 year old's dry skin patches. I'm just 4 days into using Accutane and have some pretty significant dry skin / peeling happening around my nose, around my mouth and on my chin. I did use it last night after I showered and it really helped. Other lotions I have just don't cut it. If you suggest not using the Aquaphor, I'll purchase the Cetaphil, Elta or Elevase moisturizers. Thanks!
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September 19, 2023
Answer: Recommend using Elevase Moisture Booster to keep skin hydrated
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...
There is no reason you cant have surgery while on the medication but if you needed to have something elective and wanted to stop you can do so as early as 3 days before and have no problems. Best, Dr. Emer.
I recommend that you discontinue the Accutane while you are away and restart it once you get back. I would also contact your prescribing physician and inform them that you are holding the medication for a week because of vacation. I would also strongly encourage and recommend that...