After I stopped Accutane I stopped moisturising because that's the Accutane out of your system by now. Maybe you should only wash your face once a day then once every two days and see how it goes

I too broke out like crazy after accutane. Actually, broke out in cysts... which I NEVER did before (not like this). So I have lots of hyperpigmentation and scars.

Stick with the gentle products, what dose were you on? have you scarred or is it just minor break outs?

Hello all. I was on Accutane for 7 months. I was on 40 mg for 6 months, and then 60 mg for the last month. I just started using cerave PM lotion. During treatment I used Cerave Cream. I have atleast 20 small but definitely there bumps around my face. They mostly are near my eyebrows, near the bottom corners of my nose, cheeks, and chin. I don't know what I should do! Should I not moisturize?? Should I use something else?? What could be the cause??

The cause could be that accutane does not help everyone. After completing accutane treatment I had all my acne return to previous state after one month. On top I had half of my hair fall off:) I hope your case is different and your acne does not return to what it was before. The only thing that keeps me clear now is dan's regimen and I wish I tried it before doing accutane treatment. All the best to you!

I would not freak out. Just think what might have triggered it. I feel like those gentle cleansers do not do much. Try NeOstrata cleansers, they are amazing. And follow with a good toner. My favorite is Jason C. Also, do you use any masks? I love Freeman's masks, and

Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. Do you drink enough of water? Drinking water helps a lot. Right now I am doing a gallon a day for 30 days challenge..except I am

not drinking a gallon.haha But I do drink a lot, about 10-12 glasses a day, and I feel the difference in my skin.

I would recommend going back to your derm for maintenance treatment. Accutane does not help everyone long term and for women, especially if there is a hormonal factor involved. Retinoids sometimes work better after accutane. Also, look into diet changes if you haven't done so already as it is sometimes the easiest and cheapest change to make (a paleo diet is a decent place to start).

Good Luck. We're in the struggle with you.

I also heard after tane some Dr prescribe rx topicals to prevent future breakouts

2.5% proactive treatment/BP worked best for me..it was gentle enough I could use daily all over as preventative

U mentioned changing moisturizers...would u go back to the cream? even though the lotion is supposed ot be lighter might include an ing that is bothering your skin

GL..sorry..must be so frustarting

Kim

Thanks everyone! They are skin colored bumps so more so clogged pores instead of pimples. They do seem to just be in my t zone, and I can tell my oil is coming back. Could it just be an adjustment period with that?