Since Accutane dries out skin all over, Zeichner suggests using Dove’s moisturizing bodywash, as “it contains ultrahydrating ingredients to moisturize the skin while you wash.” Accutane, a.k.a. “The Nuclear Option.” The place where people go when literally nothing else works. If there was a “one-size-fits-all” product or pill to clear acne, this would be it. Since the skin is dry and sensitive at the end of the course of Accutane, I usually have my patients start Retin A or Differin two months after taking the last dose of Accutane, initially using it twice a week at night time and slowly building up to every night. As I announced last September, with the encouragement of my dermatologist, I started an Accutane regimen. I was on the drug for a total of five months, starting in mid-July and ending in mid-December. We are a group of friends, boys and girls, which decided to make a blog about Skin Care and Skin care products. We all have different skins and various skin care problems and decided to merge our knowledge about skin and skincare for others and share our problems, passion and solution from various skin diseases. Accutane What is Accutane? Accutane also known as Isotretinoin is an oral medication belonging to the group of retinoids. This means that it reduces the number of oil produced by the skin, changing its characteristics and preventing excessive hardening of the skin. 7 Tips to Care for Your Skin While Taking Accutane. Accutane (isotretinoin) is a potent medication that is used to clear moderate to severe acne and acne scarring when other treatment methods don’t work (American Osteopathic College of Dermatology). Acne is an embarrassing problem. If you've chosen to fight acne with Isotretinoin (commonly referred to by the brand name product Accutane), you may be in for a rough ride. It's been 4 months already?! Yep! And the change is like WOAH. My 4 month Accutane update & how I care for my skin while on Accutane, talking sun safety, skincare and general acne care.