Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Accutane and Red/Pink face

by sids17, Sep 17, 2007 08:59PM
Is anyone currently on Accutane, or have taken Accutane, and is experiencing red/pinkish colored skin, mostly on the face? It almost looks sunburned and covers the nose and cheeks areas..not nec. around the eyes.

Please let me know...

Thanks
Member Comments (5)

by GG2214718, Sep 27, 2007 02:24PM
To: sids17
hey so hw is the Accutane working for you?

by GG2214718, Sep 27, 2007 02:24PM
To: sids17
hey so hw is the Accutane working for you?

by bdoon, Sep 28, 2007 02:31PM
To: sids17
ask the doctor who prescribed it.

by loiloi, Oct 29, 2007 03:20PM
To: sids17
Yes this is a common side effect of accutane (called Roaccutane in England) Accutane works by drying out your oil glands so your face and lips may get very dry whilst you're taking it. Use Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream products. Accutane will make you photosensitive (sensitive to the sun) so you may well be sunburned. Your dermatologist should be monitoring you regularly, but this sounds like a normal side effect not an allergic reaction which would be accompanied by swelling of the face and difficulty breathing. But if you are at all concerned go to your doctor. Loiloi xx

by ClearSkinInSight, Feb 03, 2009 05:34PM
To: sids17
Very common...it's one of the side effects.  Accutane is a very powerful drug.  My face is pink right now too.
Related discussions
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
lisaaaa3 Had detailed scan last week. Everything looking great. ...
Pregnancy Tracker: Midwife
3 hrs ago by lisaaaa3
NorcoQueenoftheUniverse commented on photo
Nov 07
NorcoQueenoftheUniverse commented on photo
Nov 07
NorcoQueenoftheUniverse commented on photo
Nov 07
NorcoQueenoftheUniverse commented on 100 DAYS!
Nov 07
100 DAYS!
Nov 07 by NorcoQueenoftheUniverse
dominosarah commented on 99 days of CLEAN on t...
Nov 06
RSS Expert Activity
H1N1 and Our Pets
Nov 05 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
In the ER: A Unicorn's Journey
Nov 03 by Jon Geller, D.V.M.
Doctors Resign Over Coca-Cola Fundi...
Nov 03 by Adam Tanase, D.C.
Community Members