Very dry, flaky skin from Accutane...?!


Question: Very dry, flaky skin from Accutane!.!.!.!?
hey so i'm a 16 year old male on accutane for my acne!. i am exactly 3 weeks in now and i guess it's working, like my skin is very dry and flaky!. it is just that the flakiness on my face all the time, even when i put moisturizer, looks really bad and noticeable!. i am just wondering if anyone else who is on or has been on accutane in the past, has had bad flakiness on their face, and how did u deal with it!. also, how much longer will it look really flaky like this!. thanks

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I had your same problem, and would always be embarassed when I would go to the bathroom during school in horror to find my skin flaking!. What I found which saved me was using cetaphil moisturizing cream right after I washed my face with cetaphil face wash (for dry skin) - I haven't flaked since!Www@Answer-Health@Com

It will get worse before it gets better!. Tough to deal with I know!. I was on it at your age!. Just wash like you should and continue with the doctor recommended moisturizer and stay out of the sun! It doesnt last forever!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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One of the most common ways of treating acne is the use of retinoids!. Retinoids are substances derived from Vitamin A, which attempt to cure acne by normalizing the lifecycle of follicle cells!. There are two types of such substances, based on application: external (topical) and oral!. The best known external retinoids are Retin-A, Differin and Tazorac, while the oral retinoids list is headed by the popular Accutane!.

However, about one quarter of the patients who used Accutane or other drugs based on isotretinoin may relapse and require additional treatment!.

But the biggest drawback of retinoids is the long list of side effects, which sometimes makes retinoids look like a disease rather than a cure!.

The most common side effects are dry skin and nosebleeds!. Many patients have also reported liver problems, while a few complained of depression!. However, the scientific community is still split on the issue of depression!. More seriously, isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects, which is why female patients have to use two separate forms of birth control or vow abstinence during the treatment!. Pregnant women are not allowed to use anything but the mildest treatments!.

The bottom line is that retinoids are a good idea if one can cope with the side effects!. This begs the question: why not use something just as effective, but without the side effects!. Acne treatment systems, such as ClearPores: http://www!.clearpores!.com/clicks/clickth!.!.!. are also popular because of their success in dealing with the condition, but lack the extreme side that makes retinoids a pain to use!. The choice between these treatments is yours!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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