Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've been using accutane for a while(almost 150 tablets) now i'm experiencing dry and sensitive skin(also lips)could i stop taking it for like a month?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Need details: Dry skin, especially LIPS, is normal with this med and shows it is working. How many pills a day? How long on it so far???? Acne gone? For most people it is given at 2 a day for 20 weeks. Prescribing Dr must guide you through the side effects. Avoid multivitamin pills. Get your nutrition from food. Vit A in pills (not food) makes the side effects worse. Stop if severe headache. Avoid pregnancy.
Answered 12/8/2015
1.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Finished Accutane course and skin is lose around mouth. Is this normal? If it's normal will it return to normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Got headaches at night on the right side of my head on Accutane this makes my face and hand numb. Should I be worried ??
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Why do my ears and head get hot after accutane? Ears turn red..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been on accutane for a month now. 20mgm/bid. Although the usual dry skin and lethargy, i also noticed feeling a decrease in libido and difficulty in retaining an erection. What could be the cause? It started occurring only after taking accutane?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Accutane 60mgs day 40, terribly dry lips, elbows and surrounding skin, and penis (omg why there) what can I do? Burns to put cetaphil on arms.
I've started taking Accutane about 4 months ago, but just recently noticed that my penus is dry, not my foreskin, my head, and no "natural lubricant" is produced out of my penus, my question is: Is it safe to masturbate?
Can Accutane cause the chronic lymphedanopathy that i have? L+r auxilla biopsys just inflamation their swollen from head to toe for over 3-4 years now
Its been 3 months post accutane, is it safe for me use to head and shoulders 2 in 1 shampoo with conditioner? or it doesnt matter what shampoo i use?
Finding some (20-40) grey hairs on my head. I'm on my second course of accutane. Could it be caused by Accutane? I'm 27 and have never seen this befor
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
