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Suggest Treatment For Severely Dry Skin
I took accutane when I was 17 for my acne. I am now 28 and still have severe dry skin on my face. When I shave my skin gets extremely dry and red. Now it is getting worse, when I shower or wash my face which I cant do regulary, my face dries out. I know this is a result of my accutane use, however it should not have lasted 10 years later! I am worried, please help me. It is not going away, only getting worse.
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
The dry skin on your face does not seem to be related to accutane as it was stopped 10 years back.
You could try using a good moisturizer preferably containing colloidal oatmeal like aveeno 3-4 times a day.
Use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil to wash your face.
Do not use hot water as this will worsen dryness.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
The dry skin on your face does not seem to be related to accutane as it was stopped 10 years back.
You could try using a good moisturizer preferably containing colloidal oatmeal like aveeno 3-4 times a day.
Use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil to wash your face.
Do not use hot water as this will worsen dryness.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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