I have red bumps and raised dry patches on my upper arms, right on my giant powerful bulging biceps. I just put some lotion on that shit and it goes away.

Hi everyone! I'm nearing the end of my 2nd month on Zenatane this week. About two days ago I noticed I started getting a rash up my forearms and the sides of my arms. It's small, red, roughish bumps that are sometimes itchy. I thought it was a reaction to being in the sun a little too long but my dermatologist confirmed it today and said its Eczema. I'm a little freaked out about this. I've never had Eczema before starting accutane and I know it's a normal side effect but it isn't getting better and I'm scared its going to get worse or spread. My doctor did prescribe me a topical but its only for 2 weeks. Does anyone have any recommendations for treating and preventing this for the duration of my accutane treatment??

Hi - don't worry! This is a totally common side effect of accutane, and usually indicates you need to up your moisturizing game. Is the topical your doc prescribed a steroid cream? If so - it should clear up the eczema patches relatively quickly (2-3 days). After that, you should continue using a very strong, fragrance free moisturizer. Aveeno makes moisturizers specifically for eczema - you will usually find them where you find anti-itch ointments etc. Religious use of a good body moisturizer should keep the rashes at bay.

I have red bumps and raised dry patches on my upper arms, right on my giant powerful bulging biceps. I just put some lotion on that shit and it goes away.

Hahahahahaha. Subtle!

 

Hi everyone! I'm nearing the end of my 2nd month on Zenatane this week. About two days ago I noticed I started getting a rash up my forearms and the sides of my arms. It's small, red, roughish bumps that are sometimes itchy. I thought it was a reaction to being in the sun a little too long but my dermatologist confirmed it today and said its Eczema. I'm a little freaked out about this. I've never had Eczema before starting accutane and I know it's a normal side effect but it isn't getting better and I'm scared its going to get worse or spread. My doctor did prescribe me a topical but its only for 2 weeks. Does anyone have any recommendations for treating and preventing this for the duration of my accutane treatment??

Hi - don't worry! This is a totally common side effect of accutane, and usually indicates you need to up your moisturizing game. Is the topical your doc prescribed a steroid cream? If so - it should clear up the eczema patches relatively quickly (2-3 days). After that, you should continue using a very strong, fragrance free moisturizer. Aveeno makes moisturizers specifically for eczema - you will usually find them where you find anti-itch ointments etc. Religious use of a good body moisturizer should keep the rashes at bay.

 

>I have red bumps and raised dry patches on my upper arms, right on my giant powerful bulging biceps. I just put some lotion on that shit and it goes away.

 

Hahahahahaha. Subtle!

Thanks so much for the advice! I started applying extra moisturizer specifically for eczema and its starting to go away