LionQueen

It definitely makes your skin more sun-sensitive, so I'd suggest a hat or visor with a big brim, plus the sunscreen. You don't have to stay out of the sun altogether, just be careful.

The key to minimizing an initial breakout is to keep inflammation down as much as possible. Some suggestions: --oral/topical ibuprofen --topical ketoprofen --topical niacinamide --icing face daily --finacea (may cause dryness or irritation if used in conjunction with green cream, so you'll have to be careful) --anti-inflammatory foods such as ginger root; I suggest searching the Nutrition forum for more info Personally I was past the worst of the purging after 2 months, but everyone's skin is

Accutane works in a number of ways, not just by affecting the sebaceous glands. It is a retinoid, and like topical retinoids, it purges the skin by forcing all existing comedones to the surface. For some people, this simply means that a bunch of blackheads show up and pop out. But others, especially those who are more prone to inflammatory acne, can end up with a painful breakout.