Under the skin nodules after Accutane?

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When I first stared accutane I had a bad flare up with lots of nodules/cysts, my derm put me on prednisone and antibiotcs for 1 mouth , now 90% of my nodules/cysts are gone , but not gone for good , they somehow entered my skin,if i put my hand on my skin and push i can feel it and I have redness on the surface PIH I think..what to do?

Lana Long, MD · Answer

Accutane is a great medication for cystic acne.  I am not sure how long you have been on the Accutane.  Occasionally, patients will get a flare of acne when Accutane is started( acne fulminans), and prednisone can help calm this down. A usual course of Accutane is 4-6 months.  If you have been through the typical course and are still having cystic lesions, a second course of Accutane may be helpful.  Sometimes starting out with a lower dose can prevent the bad initial flare.  I hope this helps.  Lana Long, M.D.

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