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Dry Skin Due To Isotretinoin Uses
I am taking isotretinoin 20mg per day. My doctor recommended this when I had acne 3 years ago. My acne fixed but this year from January my acne is back severely. . Last month I had around 20-30 acne. These are all kind of acne. Nodular, Cystic etc. Currently I have only two acne. It's under the skin. I think it'll reduce in one or two weeks.
Previously, I had very oily skin. But as I used Accutane for 1 month now, my skin became very dry. I'm planning to use it one more month (Total 2 Month)
My face skin is peeling, I feel irritation around my neck area as it became dry as well. I was using "Plum Green Tea Mattifying" Moisturizer as I had oily skin. But as my skin turned into Dry, I would like to know if I should continue using this Moisturizer or change it? If I should change it, Please suggest one.
Also, I'm using Niacinamide and Tretinoin 0.5% every alternative days. Shall I keep using these as well?
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I require photos to examine the problems that you have described. Please send photos using online consult option for proper treatment
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The medicine you were using causing this dry skin and peeling...it can be cleared with alternate medicine.. for accurate diagnosis and treatment do online consultation with photos
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Don’t self medicate
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Avoid oily food and sweet
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Stop tretinoin.
Tea tree also dries up the skin, you'll need a different moisturizer.
As for isotretinoin, it is supposed to be used for a minimum of 7 to 8 months. If you use or used it for anytime less than that, it is bound to recur
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail,
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online
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