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[routhman]

I'm 3 1/2 months into my 5 month accutane course and, in the past few days, I've noticed that the skin on my cheeks is pretty bumpy. It's not acne; it's just really rough skin. I'm really confused. Does anyone know what could've caused this and how I can take care of it?

EDIT: I also flush when I exercise or when it's hot (ie I take a shower).

Could I be developing Rosacea?

[routhman]

*cough*

[pop politics]

Flushing is completely normal, it doesn't automatically equal rosacea. Try not to stress too much about it, anxiety only exacerbates flushing.

As for the roug skin, it could very well be a raised, irritated rash like problem. Mild eczema perhaps. Something which is also very typical during a course of Accutane. Try to find yourself a lotion that's more nourishing than the usual Cetaphil type moisturiser. Maybe something that's suggested for red, irritated rashes. If it's not practical to apply during the a.m, just use it at night.

[JR86]

i think it's normal. do you have cactus-face? where it feels like every single pore is protruding slightly. that usually happens while you are on accutane as all the plugs are coming out of your pores. this phase only lasts a couple weeks at the most.