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I finished my 5 month course of accutane about a month ago.

All side effects seemed to go away, except my red marks

I am also getting clogged pores -- they don't become inflamed, they're just whiteheads I guess? And I've gotten 2 inflamed ones since I've been off too. No big deal, but it's annoying...

I'm going to my doc on Thursday, and I really want a follow-up retinoid because of a few reasons:
1) I heard they fade red marks
2) I heard they keep your pores clean/open
3) THIS IS WEIRD: but for some reason, if I stretch the skin on my chin, I have like lots of white spots that look like they could develop into whiteheads. And I just finished accutane... gah.
4) Can they help with blackheads etc?

Anyways, if anybody can confirm these questions or help in any way I will love you forever...

I'm so distressed.. I just want my marks to go away and keep my pores clean without tooo much irritation..

Differin, retin a micro, tazorac? Has anybody gone on these after accutane and has it helped with any of my concerns?

And which one do you think is the best balance of effectiveness vs. irritation?

I don't have SUPER sensitive skin, but I prefer not to burn!

Thanks, seriously <3 Any input is extremely valued!