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Foods to help skin keep health while on accutane?

I'm on month two of accutane treatment. While I know it is normal for the skin to dry out, I was wondering what foods people recommend I eat to help my skin look better.

I have done 2 rounds of Accutane. It is a very strong drug! I was told to stay away from high chlorophyll foods (spinach, kale, broccoli), tomatoes, oranges and junk foods. Tomatoes and oranges can really sting if they get on your dry skin! I was told to eat lots of foods high in good oils (salmon, tuna) and fruits (grapes, apples, watermelon, bananas) and veggies (celery, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower). Whole grain foods only avoiding processed carbs. Avoid sugars, caffeine and alcohol.

And, of course, drink your water. Chamomile tea made into iced tea is very soothing. I would soak cotton balls in the tea and put on my skin when it got really sore.

And for those really chapped lips, Carmex is the best! I kept one in every handbag, glove compartment, desk and nightstand. Also, invest in a super moisturizing eye cream. Just something that helped me along! I had wonderful luck with Accutane. The first time I did it I did not take the meds the way I was instructed by the dr. (I was 17 years old!!!). The second time I did as I was told and it was the best thing to happen to me. Good luck to you!

apples!!

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