Red arms? Sunburn or thin Accutane skin?
Hi fellow accutaners. I’ve noticed my arms, especially the areas that get any sun exposure, have been noticeably redder since starting Accutane. I’m on 60mg/day and have been taking it for about 10 weeks.
I get very little sun overall, usually just ~30 minutes of low UV exposure (UV index 2–3) from driving to work, but I know Accutane can make skin more sensitive to the sun. I’ve also noticed the redness can look dramatically different depending on the lighting. I did workout about 2 hours prior and warm shower so I’m sure that might contribute? These two photos were taken about 10 seconds apart. It’s red enough that people comment on it somewhat frequently.
My face has been redder too, although I wear sunscreen daily.
Has anyone else experienced something similar?