Redness and dryness on face first week into accutane?

September 30, 2016
Asked By:llingg in Singapore, SG

Hi I've only been on accutane for 5 days and my entire face is extremely red, patchy and very dry. I've tried applying creamy moisturiser constantly but the redness doesn't go down. What's going on? Shall I continue the treatment? I'm on 20mg per day.

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