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Extremely dry, itchy and flaky skin. used accutane and had oily skin, now it's dry. it's red, itchy, i can feelthe dryness on my face bc it is so dry. i drink water, use warm water, cleanse and moistuirze, no results. i need a detailed specific answr?

Q: extremely dry, itchy and flaky skin. used accutane and had oily skin, now it's dry. it's red, itchy, i can feelthe dryness on my face bc it is so dry. i drink water, use warm water, cleanse and moistuirze, no results. i need a detailed specific answr?

: Post Accutane dryness all over, including scalp , face and all body folds can take upto 4-6 weeks to fade. Keep all well moisturized daily

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Post Accutane dryness all over, including scalp , face and all body folds can take upto 4-6 weeks to fade. Keep all well moisturized daily

Answered 10/6/2021

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A member asked:

Extremely dry, itchy and flaky skin. used accutane and had oily skin, now it's dry. it's red, itchy, i can feelthe dryness on my face bc it is so dry. i drink water, use warm water, cleanse and moistuirze, no results. i need a detailed specific answr?

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Dr. Alan Menter answered

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