roaccutane causing blasting acne flare

[LUpv]

im about to turn 20 and i have been on 40mg a day of roaccutane for one month and 11 days now. i have seen no improvements whatsoever, instead lumps and pimple clusters have appeared on the sides of my face. this is by far the worse condition i have seen my face in. only my forhead, front chin, nose and sideburn area remain clear. i desperately need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. i am very worried the medicine is making matters intensely worse. i find myself spending more and more time 'hiding' in my room. please tell me why this is happening and if i should discuss stopping the course of roacc. with my dermatologist. the pamphlet in the medicine's box listed as a side effect a flare lasting a few weeks. but i seriously think this surpasses the term 'flare'. any helpful feedback will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.

[venora]

Talk to your doc but it really does take time for the med to kick in.
Also what are you doing as a regulare skin care regime?It is important to have a regular regime aling with the med.
Hang in there and let me know how you are.
Love venora

[Chev03]

Im on 80mg a day and I have a mild case of acne, but im 23 and want to end it now. I just wake up and take one 40mg pill, apply cetephil lotion to my face. When i come one from work I eat, wash my face and take another pill and apply lotion agian. Seems to be working great for me. Give it 2 or 3 months to start clearing up your skin. Also it is very important to drink tons of water and take the pill with food.

Good luck!!

Jesse