Sunday, October 17, 2010

Advice for people taking Acutane?

im going to be taking the medicine Acutane for my face and im starting on march 6th .. everyone talks about how it dries out your skin really bad i know someone who had to put moisturizer up their nose and someone else who had to stop taking it because she was all dried out in *some places* and couldnt even go to the bathroom .. anyone out there who is taking it, what side affects have you had so far? and you have any suggestions for me?Advice for people taking Acutane?
I did an Acutane treatment for 6 months.
Drying did occur, but ask your doctor what the best prescription or over the counter moisturizer is best to pair with it.
Do not use a medicated face wash. This will contribute to the drying. If you wear makeup, use a makeup remover (I really like the Neutrogena makeup remover wipes - in a blue package) & just wash your face with water.
Talk to your doctor about the side effects and what can be done to help them.

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