No, absolutely not. You will need to wear sunscreen all over your body as well. I wouldn't even recommend exposing your skin directly to the sun at all (even with sunscreen). I would recommend wearing a swim shirt and shorts that cover your torso, arms and upper legs, reapplying high SPF sunscreen to face and legs (and other exposed areas) once an hour and after every time you go into the water, and wear a hat. I think most people don't realize how sensitive their skin is to the sun while taking accutane until it's too late. You WILL burn, and very badly, if you don't take the above precautions.

No, absolutely not. You will need to wear sunscreen all over your body as well. I wouldn't even recommend exposing your skin directly to the sun at all (even with sunscreen). I would recommend wearing a swim shirt and shorts that cover your torso, arms and upper legs, reapplying high SPF sunscreen to face and legs (and other exposed areas) once an hour and after every time you go into the water, and wear a hat. I think most people don't realize how sensitive their skin is to the sun while taking accutane until it's too late. You WILL burn, and very badly, if you don't take the above precautions.

oh thanks, didn't know that affects my body as well

i don't think i can handle all "these" togheter (swim suit, reapply every hour sunscreen)

i think my only solution is to go swimming after 4pm (that was my dermo's suggestion)

do you think it's okay? of course i don't want to burn

Just wear sunscreen and reapply as often as possible. It doesn't matter what time you go (unless it's at night), If the sun is out and you aren't protected, you'll get burned.

Just wear sunscreen and reapply as often as possible. It doesn't matter what time you go (unless it's at night), If the sun is out and you aren't protected, you'll get burned.

okay thanks!

I'm particularly worried because at the end of this month I go to Florida with my family for my birthday... I would have loved to have tanned, esecially to cover up the PIH, but it seems like I can't... Going to have to completely cover up while they all sunbathe haha

I'm particularly worried because at the end of this month I go to Florida with my family for my birthday... I would have loved to have tanned, esecially to cover up the PIH, but it seems like I can't... Going to have to completely cover up while they all sunbathe haha

i feel you!

my skin's colour is light brown and my back and other parts which are covered when wearing a t-shirt are almost white!!

i can't wear sleeveless shirts :/ or shorts