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What Causes Itching And Burning Spots On Face After Taking Accutane And Prednisone?

I m currently on 20mg of Accutane (1 month), 50 mg of Spirinolactone (3 months) and weening off of 5mg of Prednisone after being on it for almost a month. I m having my second what I thought was a really horrible initial breakout period from Accutane but I think something else is going on. I m experiencing itching and burning with red inflamed spots on my face. I m thinking it may be Folliculitis. I m in hell and I need some immediate relief. What can I do? I m desperate.
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hello
Accutane i.e.isotretinoin is used in many diseases but it also causes dryness of skin and worsen acne ( as it is also used as a treatment for acne).
As you mentioned in the query that there is itching and burning sensation over face .
These burning sensation and itching type of symptoms may be due to accutane .
However sometimes spironolactone also causes such type of dryness and boils .
Prednisolone also decreases immunity .
If possible upload your face's picture so that exact diagnosis could be assessed.
You can consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
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What Causes Itching And Burning Spots On Face After Taking Accutane And Prednisone?

Hello Accutane i.e.isotretinoin is used in many diseases but it also causes dryness of skin and worsen acne ( as it is also used as a treatment for acne). As you mentioned in the query that there is itching and burning sensation over face . These burning sensation and itching type of symptoms may be due to accutane . However sometimes spironolactone also causes such type of dryness and boils . Prednisolone also decreases immunity . If possible upload your face s picture so that exact diagnosis could be assessed. You can consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.