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Cellulite from Accutane?

Is it possible for Roaccutane treatment to cause cellulite or make it worse ? If yes, can it be reversed by discontinuing the medcine? And how long...

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Does High-dose Accutane Really Potentially Cause Rosacea?

I know that low-dose isotretinoin (accutane) 5mg-20mg daily helps treat rosacea. But, I've also heard but never saw any study that high-dose...

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Can Accutane Cause Permanent Hairloss?

Thank you for replies. I've been on and off on accutane(40 and 10mg) for almost two years now. My hair now is getting thinner, I can see the scalp...

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Red Bumps While on Accutane. What's The Cause? (photo)

Hi Over the last 48 hours a number of red bumps have appeared on my arms, under my armpits, a few on my torso and a couple randomly scattered around...

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Coldsores After Tanning on Accutane?

Im on 40 MG of Isotretinoin. I have been on accutane and have tanned since August-now. I went tanning and forgot to put on SPF on my lips and got...

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Does Accutane Cause/aggravate Anxiety?

I sometimes have mild anxiety for a hour or two a day for no reason and I would wondering if Accutane will aggravate this and make it worse?

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Why is my Skin So Dark After Being on Accutane?

I have been on accutane for 5 months and notice my skin is significantly dark everyone around me has notice it. Will my real complexon come back

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White Bumps After Quitting Accutane

I have been taking Accutane for 7 years -last 6 @20mg/day. I'm 48/F. Skin very oily,I had little white cauliflower looking bumps. Acctane fixed. I...

Did Accutane Permanently Thin my Skin?

I took Accutane for 6 months back in 1996. My skin has never quite felt the same since (strange dry sensation). It is 2012 and I've begun to have...

Small White Bumps on Cheaks After Accutane Treatment?

I have just completed my 6 month accutane treatment. (40mg, twice a day) My acne is gone, HOWEVER it has been replaced by small white bumps on my...

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