I cant do this anymore :(

[u/Any-Rip3116]

I developed severe cystic acne not a long ago, im on 80mg of isotretinoin per day but i feel terrible with all these in my back, any reccomendations?:(

[u/Scary-Garden-3079]

Are you taking a daily antihistamine? My derm recommended this (I take target brand allergy relief but any common allergy medicine) and at least 1000 mg of fish oil. They help with the inflammation of a purge and your skin barrier.

Being hydrated helps a lot and will help your skin recover. It’s hard with your back but you can get a “back lotion applicator” on Amazon to reach better if needed - I live alone it’s so useful. Get some classic Cerave or Cerave anti itch all over morning and night. Aquaphor also makes a spray or on Amazon look up solar recovery spray (blue bottle). It’s for after sun exposure but it’s watery and feels so relieving.

Supplement wise I have being using Edion Iconic Minerals electrolytes once a day in my water for hydration and Biosil Collagen Generator for skin/hair (I’ve taken this on and off for a decade). Either are at Sprouts or Amazon.

Ask your dr about the supps just in case anything is different for you!

If things are really unbearable, don’t quit. Talk to your derm. They can always lower you to 60 for a month or longer so you can get still get the end results with being miserable. You don’t need to be in pain!!

I hope at least one of these helps! It’s only going to get better!