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Rash or regular side effect?

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(@tressatnt)

Posted : 04/18/2019 10:08 am

Hi, I am on day 6 of Accutane and on day 3, my face became very rashy and red.  It looks like I have a sunburn.  It feels like it's on fire and itches.  I knew it would be dry, but I wasn't prepared for itchiness and such a rashy look.  Is this normal?  Does it eventually go away while still on the treatment?  My plan has me on it for the entire summer.  My ears also feel itchy and prickly.  My scalp also itches.  I hope this is all normal and I hope it will taper off, not sure I can deal with this till August :(   I also want to make sure I am not having an allergic reaction. 

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(@robertlove)

Posted : 04/20/2019 1:47 am

I started getting red face around month 2. This moisturizer helps: https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Lotion-Hyaluronic-Ceramides/dp/B000YJ2SLG/

Also I do my best to stay out of the sun. If you are feeling the burning, tell your doc. You are probably on too high of a dose or need to start at a lower dose and gradually increase the mg.

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