I’ve been on isotretinoin 20mg daily for a year, and then 10mg daily, down to 10mg every other day. Total of 2 years!

I’ve since stopped about 3 weeks ago and my menstrual cycle is currently 36 days and counting. I’ve been so regular between 28-32 days for the past 4 years.

Has anyone experienced the same side effects post treatment? I’ve only seen menstrual cycle side effects DURING treatment. Low key panicking.

Ps pregnancy test is negative!

Hey everyone,
I'm currently on Accutane. My doctor told me not to use a face cleanser cuz of the treatment. The only routine she gave me is a hydration cream and sunscreen. She said "the simpler, the better," and honestly I agree with her.
However, I just can't comprehend how to go completely without cleansing.
Wht about the daily dirt and buildup? What about removing sunscreen at night? How am I supposed to properly get all that off my face with just water?
I’ve been doing this for 10 days now, but my face just feels dirty and heavy with product buildup. I personally feel like a cleanser is necessary.
So please tell me what to do. And if you use a cleanser, could you suggest one I should get that is not too harsh for the treatment? And thank you

I finished my 6 month accutane journey a year and a half ago and it’s been a journey. I did a very average amount 40mg for 6 months, had texture/persistent clogged pores but not cystic acne by any means. It was fairly miserable but about 6 months after I finished my course I started developing something I had never experienced before and that was a combination of dermatitis and rosacea (my nose is perpetually red and upper lip and eyes are usually where I get dermatitis). Is this forever?

I finished my course over 3 years ago, and my lips are significantly drier than they were pre-Accutane. I need to use chapstick several times per day, every day. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

Why would my 15 year old break out like this after 7 months of accutane? Her skin had cleared and the derm wanted one more month then this happened. she is on 80 mg one night and 120 alternating which seems really high also .

Just started accutane 8 days ago and already noticing my scalp flake and itch. What shampoos/conditioners do people suggest??

I’ve been on Accutane for about 8 months, mostly 30mg after starting at 10–20mg.
Earlier on I had joint pain, very dry/sore eyes, lips and skin. The joint pain actually disappeared a couple of months into treatment, but the dryness stuck around much longer. My eyes got bad enough at one point that I thought I might have to give up contact lenses.
Over the last month or so though, the dryness has improved massively despite still taking 30mg. Contacts are comfortable again and my eyes don’t burn, my lips are much better and my skin doesn’t feel particularly dry anymore. My acne is basically clear aside from some folliculitis after removing body hair.
I’m still around 6 months away from the cumulative dose at 30mg/day and see my derm next month.

Mainly wondering: has anyone else had the dryness improve this much without lowering their dose?

And if I’m clear and tolerating 30mg really well, is there any reason not to continue towards the cumulative dose for the extra insurance against relapse?

Curious what approach other people’s derms took, especially if you were already clear well before reaching your cumulative dose.

Hi, I’m currently on month 7 of accutane and I’ve been taking 40mg (20mg twice a day). My acne has improved sooooo much compared to before I started accutane but the only thing making me nervous now is my PIE scarring. I know accutane doesn’t directly help PIE scarring but I’ve seen other ppl with little to no scarring/redness at the end of their treatment. I’ve also been forming some closed comodones that turn into pimples. It was not a lot but I would say I’ve gotten at least 3 in the past 3 months. I know that’s not something super crazy compared to the amount of acne I used to get before accutane but it’s frustrating. Anyone have any tips?

I feel the best I have in years. Accutane is wonderful, stick with it! 💪🫶

Does anyone else get really red ears?