I found out and did some research on a couple products to help treat a few of my side effects. I have verified all of the following with my dermatologist, so I'm pretty sure that they are ok to use for most people.
-Cetaphil - This is a basic skin cleanser and moisturizer all in one. It is fairly inexpensive and really does work. Apparently, I was supposed to use this from the beginning, but I was never told to do so, so I'm guessing that my dermatologist thought I was psychic or something.
-Vitamin E - My dermatologist said that it was ok to take 400 IU of Vitamin E per day. It is supposed to help out dry hair and improve the quality of the skin. I've only used it twice, so I haven't been able to tell any real results yet, so I'm hoping it helps in some way.
-St. Ives Exfolitant - Basically, you can use any type of exfoliant, but I have always found St. Ives to be a great brand to use for any type of skin care. I was using thei lotion on my face, which I think is what caused my break out, so now I only use the lotion on my hands, but it is great. I highly recommend St. Ives skin care products.
Now, to tell you about my daily regimine as of today:
-40 mg Accutane in the morning and 40 mg of Accutane at night
-Cleanse with Cetaphil every morning and evening
-400 IU Vitamin E at breakfast
-St. Ives Exfoliant when I shower
I am really hoping that next week goes a lot better and that my break out clears within a couple of days. I have put some Week 5 pictures on the next page if you are interested in seeing the results so far. They aren't the greatest quality, but I do what I can. Check back next week to see how well Week 6 goes for me. Take care everyone!
