Isotretinoin and nose bleeds

February 16th, 2006

While the winter weather is here the use of isotretinoin (Accutane, Sotret, Amnesteem, Claravis) for acne treatment can cause the lining of the nose to dry out. This can in turn lead to cracking and even bleeding.

The best way to prevent this is to keep the nasal mucosa nice and moist. Our favorite remedy is the use of Ocean Nasal Spray. This over the counter product can be used several times a day to help restore the nose’s natural moisture that may be decreased with the use of isotretinoin, especially in the winter months.

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