How to manage skin after Accutane?

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

We routinely give our patients a comprehensive skincare program to continue even after stopping Accutane and even while taking Accutane. It sounds like once you stopped Accutane your natural skin tendencies came back. You must be on a comprehensive skincare program that includes making the skin healthy and rejuvenating the skin. You should be formally evaluated by a dermatologist.