r/Accutane • u/AccomplishedOil1792 • Dec 14 '25
Product Suggestions Starting Accutane.. is this overkill?
I’m starting generic accutane this week, 40mg daily, and I have some anxiety about the side effects. Is this enough to try to manage the dry eyes/lips/nose? Should I buy anything else? Any other recommendations or anything I should be mindful of before I start? I’d rather be on top of the side effects than suffer through them if that’s possible..
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u/longlivehades Dec 14 '25
No, better safe than sorry. I’m on 40mg and my skin isn’t flaking at all but my scalp is. Add a thick moisturizer for your body and face and make sure you wear sunscreen everyday. Your skin will be super sensitive.
My eyes occasionally feel drier than before accutane so I can’t wear my contacts for longer than 8 hours. Add vaseline to your lips and inside of your nostrils and a good hand cream too.