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18y/o. im in my third month of isotretinoin. i started with 20 mg/day for two weeks, then 20 mg twice/day for 6 weeks. now its the 10th week with 30 mg twice/day. but since the beginning, only my lips have been dry and not the face. is that normal?

Q: 18y/o. im in my third month of isotretinoin. i started with 20 mg/day for two weeks, then 20 mg twice/day for 6 weeks. now its the 10th week with 30 mg twice/day. but since the beginning, only my lips have been dry and not the face. is that normal?

: I would not be concerned ,especially if the medicine is working and there is less acne.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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I would not be concerned ,especially if the medicine is working and there is less acne.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/21/2021

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A member asked:

18y/o. im in my third month of isotretinoin. i started with 20 mg/day for two weeks, then 20 mg twice/day for 6 weeks. now its the 10th week with 30 mg twice/day. but since the beginning, only my lips have been dry and not the face. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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