Hello! So 9 days ago my dermatologist put me on 40mg Accutane a day and gave me a Tretinoin 0,02% and Glycolic Acid 4% gel to use every night. The first 4 days it burned my skin very bad but after that I guess it got used to it. It’s still red though but doesn’t hurt. But now I see that the area of my enlarged pores has gotten larger. It used to be only on my nose and the sides of the nose but the pores are visible on my cheeks and they look very enlarged. Is this normal?
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A biopsy is often needed to diagnose p. folliculitis - if this is positive, then Itraconazole can help, or fluconazole anti-fungal tablets. Chemical peels can be helpful, but to decrease yeast you can try natural remedies (don't usually work), or have this medically treated. Accutane can be used...
Please call your general doctor or internist and make an appointment to discuss this issue. I cannot say what is happening or what has happened, however, Accutane, as so many other medications, can affect the liver.What you are experiencing absolutely demands further investigation.
Thank you for your question. I highly recommend to use a physical block daily, while on Accutane it is highly recommended to do so as the risk of a sunburn is much higher. You can find physical blocks that contain Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide, these are can be available at most...