Dry nose from Isotretinoin.?

My dermatologist perscribed Isotretinoin (Claravis, Accutane) for my acne, since it was not being cleared up with any OTC products, Tretinoin (Retin-A), or minocycline (which i ended up rejecting and having serum sickness from). After the minocycline didnt work out she put me on .1% Tretinoin (before it was .04%) and it realllly dried my skin so i decided to use Iso. The thing is, she told me my mucus membranes would dry out, but she didnt tell me and I didnt ask what to do about it. As long as a put lotion on my skin it doesnt get that dry but my nose is pretty bothersome. I have been spraying my nose constantly with saline but that only provides a 10 second max effect. I really dont want to go of the medication because it is reallly helping my face. Anybody know what to do? (user expiriences are appreciated)

Dry nose from Isotretinoin.?
yeah, the dry note thing can be annoying. Mine kind of seemed to get better as time went on. My doctor did give me some gel for my nose. I'd ask her at your next appointment.
Reply:Yeah, but I gave you the names of the gel. And you don't even need a prescription to get it. No need to ask your doctor!





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Reply:Try Vaseline, which you can apply with a Q-tip. I find it works really well - the inside of your nose won't feel dry at all. Report It

Reply:Nasal Dryness:Patients may have a dry nose or nose bleeds due to dryness and subsequent cracking of the inner lining of their nose, frequent use of lubricants is recommended.





Dryness of the inner linings of the nose can be caused by a variety of factors. Allergic conditions, viral infections, chronic irritation, sinus inflammation, dry climates and postnasal discharge as well as oxygen therapy, can change the moisture content of the nasal lining. Accutane® (Isotretinoin) will often cause dry nose, which may in turn produce cracking and consequent nosebleeds. Lubricating their nose can minimize or prevent this side effect.





Nose lubricants that are most often used are in the form of a gel. These will often contain polyethylene glycol and propylene glycol.





Examples:





Rhinaris Lubricating Nasal Gel® (Pharmascience)


Secaris® (Pharmascience)





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