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What is the best way to treat dryness (skin, mouth, eyes) as a side effect from isotretinoin? (and do you have any recommendations on specific products??

Q: what is the best way to treat dryness (skin, mouth, eyes) as a side effect from isotretinoin? (and do you have any recommendations on specific products??

: Skin dryness and reddening is a side effect of isotretinoin, and will continue as long as you use that product (for acne I presume).. You can help it a little with a skin cream like CeraVe applied lightly several times per day. Try to get off the Isotretinion as soon as you can.

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Skin dryness and reddening is a side effect of isotretinoin, and will continue as long as you use that product (for acne I presume).. You can help it a little with a skin cream like CeraVe applied lightly several times per day. Try to get off the Isotretinion as soon as you can.

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Answered 4/23/2023

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What is the best way to treat dryness (skin, mouth, eyes) as a side effect from isotretinoin? (and do you have any recommendations on specific products??

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