december 0 Posted August 10, 2005 Okay, I've been off tane for 1 month now, and I've been using BP for a week on and off. Apparently, my skin is hypersensitive from tane but RIDICULOUSLY OILY at the same time. So whenever I put BP on (Even 1/3 of a finger for the whole face) MY FACE BURNS AND TURNS RED! It doesn't dry me out at all, but it hurts like crap! I only use it every other day, and my skin still hurts. Also, I've been given Retin-A and tried it, but it didn't burn or turn red AT ALL!!! BP must be very irritating to my skin. THe thing is I CAN see a little progress with BP after I put it on for a day, but Retin-A seems to make stuff WORSE. I'm dealing with so much other stuff right now, and the hypersensitivity to BP is making my life MORE miserable. So my question: is there anyone like with SUPER sensitive BUT SUper oily skin that can't handle BP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 553 Posted August 10, 2005 Have you asked your doc how long you need to wait before applying bp post-accutane? You definitely have sensitivity to bp, so even if she/he says you need to wait a while before using bp, start very slowly when you do start. Use a teensy amount, perhaps just once a day at first, and work it up slowly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queenmab24 0 Posted August 11, 2005 Hey, as Dan stated in the regime, there is a small percentage of people who are allergic to BP. I developed an allergy to it when I was 13 and what you're describing may be an allergy. I just posted an alternate regime for those who suffer with the allergie, check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
name1237895 0 Posted August 12, 2005 i wouldnt jump to the conclusion that you are allergic redness and burning and itching is normal....when i first started on bp i got this and it was extremely uncomfortable. i thought i might be allergic. your skin just has to get used to it, esp since your skin is probably very sensitive due to accutane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites