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Hello all. I am about to finish my Accutane course in 6 days. Everything has cleared up well besides a few red marks. Now the question is, what should I use to wash my face again? I can either use some stuff that kept it moderate for awhile in Jr high, or try something completely different. I am thinking something along the lines of a 2 percentsalicylic acid wash or some cleansing pads. I have had better luck with salicylic acid than bp, so please don't suggest the regimen. Simplicity would be preferred. Let me know what you guys think
Hey - congrats on getting the results that you wanted! i would recommend you use a non medicated cleanser and moisturizer. Don't introduce any acne product. If you want to be preventative, then i recommend a retinoid to keep your pores clear (retin a/retin a micro)
Ok, I can use my old cetaphil cleanser. However, what are the chances of it coming back? I just don't want to deal with it all again.
Yeah, I second using a retinoid for maintenance after your skin becomes less sensitive. I did a really successful round of Accutane when I was 19 for pretty mild acne and a year later it started to creep back. But I don't mean to be discouraging- after Accutane I wasn't using anything on my face, not even a salicylic acid face wash or anything. I'm sure if you continue to take care of your skin then it won't come back.
No one can say for sure of your acne will come back but i do think a lot of people relapse, though it is probably not as severe as before so.............
I had a decent experience with atralin which was retin a .05% but quite mild so you may want to look into it. Don't stress it though. Enjoy your skin, get a routine and stick with it. If acne comes back down the line, then you'll deal with it then