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What causes bumpy skin after stopped taking Accutane?

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Hi doctor,

I was taking Accutane 40 mg for ten months. Now I have stopped taking it for three months. After stopping it, I seem to have some small elevated bumps in my skin.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Subhash Kashyap

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Isotretinoin is the best drug of choice for acne vulgaris. You have taken it for ten months and it is a too long time. Young people are more prone to develop acne vulgaris. It is good to use Accutane 40 mg daily for three to four months. After that, it can be stopped. Most of the patients will not have acne for one and a half years. Again, another course can be taken for three to four months. If you have similar lesions of comedones, whiteheads, or blackheads, then I suggest you start taking it. You can take Accutane 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening. You can send your photo for review. Acne can cause dryness in the skin so take plenty of water. Do not touch your face too often. You can use Clindamycin gel over the lesions twice daily. You can also use Salicyclic acid face wash 2% while having more comedones.

You need to do a lipid profile and have a review after four weeks.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 9, 2020
Reviewed At February 3, 2025

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