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Severe Acne, Lesions, Red And Dark Spots. Prescribed Medication. Skin Becoming Dry. Should I Continue?

Hi, I ve had severe acne throughout my teens. I m 19 now, and i have lesions, and redish spots on both sides my my cheeks. I have dark spots on my upper back as well. I went to the dermatologist. He gave me Oriver, 20mg isotretinoin , mezith ( azithromycin ) , iso-acne gel and for dryness cetaphil lotion. The gel causes irritation and makes my skin very dry, like it s peeling off. Also, my whole face has become extremely dry. Should I continue using the gel? and the medications he prescribed me all together? And I have hollywood style sun block spf 30, can I use that? and should I use sunscreen on those reddish spots?
Thu, 21 Mar 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello dear
thanks for the query.
The medication prescribed to you is perfect.
initially you will have dryness,
this is a common side effect of isotretinoin.

It infact means that the drug is working.

don't worry and continue and keep taking the medication.

You must apply some sunscreen.

wishing you good health.

thank you
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Severe Acne, Lesions, Red And Dark Spots. Prescribed Medication. Skin Becoming Dry. Should I Continue?

Hello dear thanks for the query. The medication prescribed to you is perfect. initially you will have dryness, this is a common side effect of isotretinoin. It infact means that the drug is working. don t worry and continue and keep taking the medication. You must apply some sunscreen. wishing you good health. thank you