submitted 1 year ago by akrz@programming.dev to c/skincareaddiction@sh.itjust.works

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Have any of you been on isotretinoin/Accutane? What are your tips to get through and manage side effects? Did you do anything at the same time to get the best results? And did your acne stay away for good? Since I am currently on it, it be curious for tips!

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[-] Tozne@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

I took accutane for about 4 or 5 years for awful nodular acne.

Some essentials- lotion for the face (I like cerave), chapstick, eyedrops.
Stay very well hydrated.

During the treatment with accutane, I was also using a salicylic acid face wash + epiduo (sp?) cream so keeping my face moisturized was essential.

It's been more than a decade since i finished the treament, and I only get infrequent zits. My face and lips still get dry though