Isotretinoin for Rosacea User Reviews (Page 2)

• Tom...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 18, 2022

"I have been using Claravis now for 8 months, this is my second time using isotretinoin. The first time I had to stop due to headaches. As of now, everything has been fine, but my question is: can you become immune to isotretinoin? I’m beginning to see red spots reappear. Greatly appreciate some answers."

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 13, 2024

"Nothing helped my bumpy rosacea like 10mg of isotretinoin. I went for micro botox (which is also very soothing for rosacea since it’s anti-inflammatory) and since nothing else really helped, I started taking isotretinoin every day for 6 months and reduced to every 2-4 days. My skin cleared so much and I have no bumps at all. Still got some redness and sensitive skin, but my skin looks and feels so much more relaxed, healthy and even glowy and super smooth."

• Bad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2022

"Soon after starting to take it, I started having blood in my poo, and two months after, I felt a lump in my breast that grew to 4 cm and got diagnosed as a benign tumor. One year later, I have hormonal issues (high thyroxine) where my menstruation is not regular. Not sure if it was all caused by the medication, but I have never had these types of issues before. I stopped taking it after one month due to the side effects. It did help my rosacea."

• Jac...
• October 13, 2020

"I have been suffering from rosacea since I was 17 (now 24) and I had my good phases and bad phases. When I was 20, I took Accutane mostly for acne, but it also helped my rosacea a lot. Then last year, my rosacea started getting worse again, so I went on doxycycline. What can I say... all my skin problems came back, rosacea with a vengeance, acne, seborrheic dermatitis. I started getting dandruff again (haven't had that since I was 12). Anyways, whatever. By the way, I was constantly using Elidel, and every time I would have a breakout and would use Elidel, it would burn (knowing that it was getting better, and it would). After doxycycline, Elidel was negligible. I just started taking Accutane again with erythromycin topical. Even though my face has become redder (storm before the calm =P), I have experienced this cycle before. My cream is starting to give me that burning tingling sensation like it used to, giving me the confidence to stay on knowing it would hopefully work."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

Isotretinoin "3 weeks in on Accutane for rosacea. My rash has doubled in size, and I look like a beetroot by the end of the day. After trying everything else for 4 years, this (Oratane in Australia) was all that was left to try. For vanity's sake, I hope that I get back to what I had before. Too scared to keep going..."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2016

Isotretinoin "I am a man, and I have rosacea from 13 years. Today, 19 years, Dr. to try me Accutane 20 mg 4 times a week, and my rosacea improved. I took 4 months of treatment and will be updating as I will go."

• Luc...
• November 6, 2020

"This medicine is quite effective for rosacea, but will not cure it completely."