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After Using Isotroin Lips Are Getting Dry. Treatment?
Question: after using isotroin-20 my lips are getting dry
is there any way to tackle it?
is there any way to tackle it?
Brief Answer:
Isotretinoin causes dryness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Dryness of face and lips is the most common and anticipated side effect of isotretinoin
It can be tackled by using a lip balm/ vaseline/ emollient cream multiple times in a day. Avoid lip licking and peeling dry skin. I f lip balm does not help much, one may use a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone cream for few days along with Vaseline or lip balm.
Similarly for face too, use a mild cleanser like cetaphil. Use a mild non comedogenic moisturiser like emolene/ cetaphil/ alonurish/ acne moist etc. isotretinoin increases sensitivity to sun, so use a sunscreen daily in morning.
Hope that helped.
Take care
Isotretinoin causes dryness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Dryness of face and lips is the most common and anticipated side effect of isotretinoin
It can be tackled by using a lip balm/ vaseline/ emollient cream multiple times in a day. Avoid lip licking and peeling dry skin. I f lip balm does not help much, one may use a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone cream for few days along with Vaseline or lip balm.
Similarly for face too, use a mild cleanser like cetaphil. Use a mild non comedogenic moisturiser like emolene/ cetaphil/ alonurish/ acne moist etc. isotretinoin increases sensitivity to sun, so use a sunscreen daily in morning.
Hope that helped.
Take care
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