Brief Answer: Isotretinoin dryness Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin condition and I hope I am able to help you in the same. Now before we discuss the treatment options, I would like to know what was the dose that you took? For how many months did you take this drug and now since when have you stopped? Also is there only skin dryness or do you have any itching and redness over the skin also. And which areas of body do you have more shouldn't I can assure you that you need not worry. Please provide of the above details and I will be able to help you more. Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul

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Brief Answer: Ichthyosis Detailed Answer: Hi See you took this medicine long back. When you take isotretinoin, it tends to cause extreme dryness . But the effect of this medicine over our body lasts only for as long as the drug stays in our body. So the dryness after the intake of this drug is from three to four months only after stopping it. After this time, the drug is removed from the body and its effect also stops. The dryness caused by it is reversible since it only suppresses oil secretion. It does not destroy the oil glands. Since you have extreme dryness of skin, I attribute it to some other cause and not to the drug intake. I would advise you to see a dermatologist and get proper assessment of skin done. In my opinion, you seem to be having ichthyosis which is a skin condition in which there is extreme skin dryness. It can either be genetic or it can be due to various acquired causes including diet. So get yourself assessed by a dermatologist. I am sure it will help you. Also scarring that you have over your face can be treated. We have various treatment options for the same but first of all, for the dryness you need complete assessment. You can however continue to use the moisturizers till you see a doctor. Dr Geetika Paul

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