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I'm on accutane. can i use baby ointment bepanthen (dexpanthenol 5%) to apply on dry skin area?

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Dr. Ellen Turner answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Plain vaseline.: The advice i always give my Accutane patients is to use plain vaseline petroleum jelly for your lips and dry skin when on drug. It is the best and safest moisturizer there is, plus it is super inexpensive.

Answered 11/25/2019

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