Roaccutane and Dermatitis

I saw my Dermatologist today for a check-up on how things are progressing with the course of Roaccutane. He was very adamant that the dermatitis on the back of my hands are directly related to the Roaccutane and suggested that I was able to continue using the topical cortisol cream Advantan twice a day for up to 10 days (contrary to the initial directions from my local GPs). In addition, he suggested that I use a much greasier moisturiser for the affected areas on my hands rather than the water-based Sorbolene cream.

Apart from that, he was incredibly positive about the state of the folliculitis (or lack thereof) on my scalp and advised that unless there was anything untoward as I complete my full course of Roaccutane, that I did not require to return for another check-up. However, he warned that whilst things are positive, there may be a 30% chance that I may need to eventually go on another course after completing this full course. I hope that this second course of Roaccutane will build upon my initial full course by further significantly reducing the sebum production by my skin.