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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Worse before better?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Worse before better?
by Bobbie, Mar 15, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Doctor:
I have been taking Accutane for about three months now. I began taking it to clear up some sebacous cysts that I was getting on my body, mainly buttocks, bikini area and back. Since I have been taking the drug, my problem areas have cleared up, but my face, which wasn't really bad to start with, has become horrible! I get large, painful, cyst-like acne on my face which never seem to heal and go away. My derm. says that the way Accutane works is it brings everything out and then your skin stays clear. Is this the norm? Please tell me it will get better!! I feel like I solved one problem but created a worse one. Any advice on clearing my face, even if the Accuatne will eventually work, would really be appreciated.
Have a nice day,
Bobbie
I have been taking Accutane for about three months now. I began taking it to clear up some sebacous cysts that I was getting on my body, mainly buttocks, bikini area and back. Since I have been taking the drug, my problem areas have cleared up, but my face, which wasn't really bad to start with, has become horrible! I get large, painful, cyst-like acne on my face which never seem to heal and go away. My derm. says that the way Accutane works is it brings everything out and then your skin stays clear. Is this the norm? Please tell me it will get better!! I feel like I solved one problem but created a worse one. Any advice on clearing my face, even if the Accuatne will eventually work, would really be appreciated.
Have a nice day,
Bobbie
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 16, 2001 12:00AM
, Mar 16, 2001 12:00AM
Bobbie:
Once you're taking Accutane, every other treatment becomes redundant. Although this drug doesn't always "bring things to the surface," it can take 3-4 months to work. I have never seen Accutane create a problem on the face. I suggest you stay the course and don't worry.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Once you're taking Accutane, every other treatment becomes redundant. Although this drug doesn't always "bring things to the surface," it can take 3-4 months to work. I have never seen Accutane create a problem on the face. I suggest you stay the course and don't worry.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
