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How Long Does It Take Before a 5-month Course of Accutane Takes Effect?
Hey, Thanks again for all the replies, very informative! Quick question; How long would one have to wait after a 5 month course of accutane to get...
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Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing After Accutane Treatments
I am done with the 6-month Accutane treatment, and now I am desperately waiting to get either a Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing for severe acne....
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Birth Control Pill or Accutane for Treating Acne?
I've had a few consultations with dermatologists asking them if i could take accutane and the response was always no, because they only prescribe...
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Accutane vs. Vitamin A Supplements
Hi, I'm contemplating whether to do another course of accutane as it's the only thing that has ever worked to clear up acne. I know there are...
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Facial Treatment While Taking Oratane 10mg?
I am on Oratane isotretinoin 10mg per day course, and I'm wondering whether Oratane and Accutane are the same? I am on my second day of the oratane...
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Accutane Vs Red and Blue Light Therapy?
I had several side effects from Claravis (generic accutane) after a month and had to go off for trying to control VERY oily skin and moderate cystic...
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Which is Better Cure for Pimples, Accutane or Laser Therapy Treatment?
Hi! I'm 23 and having pimples for 1 year. I'm thinking to take accutane as my pimples don't get any better after trying a lot of topical...
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Electrosurgical Device HR-5000: Better Than Accutane for Hormonal Acne?
Long story short: I have hormonal acne on my chin.I do not want to go on Accutane.After many hours of research, I found a few articles on something...
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Why Do I Have to Wait 6 Months to Get Laser Hair Removal After Accutane, but Only 1 Month to Get Pregnant?
I know all of the "official" literature says that 1 is long enough to be off accutane before getting pregnant. Why is it that you aren't supposed to...
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