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My Son Has Been on Accutane for 8 Weeks His Acne Has Gotten Much Worse.

I'm afraid that the accutane has mad him worse and he may scar from it. how long does it take to start to see improvement? and how do you know if...

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Headaches, Heel Pain, Blurry Vision; Should I Stop Taking Accutane?

I have been taking accutane for almost 2 months now. First 2 weeks i experienced a mild headche but it went away with Tylenol, then i was good until i...

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Does Accutane Cause Sharp Stomach Pain and Digestive Issues?

I have been on Accutane for just over two months and is experiencing severe stomach pain on the left of my belly. Everytime I eat something my stomach...

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Discoloration and Indentation on Accutane? (photo)

I've been on accutane 40mg for 2 months (and Diane 35) with great results.. Last week hairdresser colored my hair. 30 hours later i suddenly without...

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Still Getting Pimple at the End of Accutane Treatment? (photo)

I started accutane at 10mg daily for 2 months, then 20mg (1 month), 40mg (1 month), 50mg (2 months). I'm now back at 40mg til the end (2 months). I...

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Post Inflamatory Erythema or Post Inflamatory Hyperpigmentation?

I've been using accutane for 63 days now and my cystc acne is mostly gone but it left flat red marks , I'm not sure if it's PiE or PiH , or it could...

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Am on 60 Mg of Accutane and my Skin Got Worse with Acne?

I Was Never Getting but then Got Better at the end of the second month. but in all those areas where the new acne came in the first month it left red...

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Can Accutane Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

Ive been on accutane for 2 months, I only have one month prescription left. I used to take it last year but my acne came back so I'm giving it a...

How Long After an Extended Tummy Tuck Can You Take Accutane?

I had an extended tummy tuck 11/22/11 and my dermetologist wants me to take accutane. I had 15 pounds removed during surgery.

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