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I Had Warts Cauterized While on Accutane and They Are Not Healing, What Do I Do?

I had warts removed on my body but i am on accutane. Now I find the procedure left crater-like scars on my back that after 3 weeks are still not fully...

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PIH from Inital Breakout Accutane?

Does the PIH from the inital break out fade quiker than usual PIH? I had a very bad inital break out I need prednisone but now it's mostly gone but it...

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Accutane and Lasers. Will it Effect My Healing Process From Lasers?

I'm in the process of getting my port wine stane removed by laser it is located on the right side of my face. I also suffer from moderate/to...

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I Recently Burned Myself on my Upper Thigh, Will Accutane Make It Harder for This to Heal?

I spilt hot tea on my thigh, however it seems to only be a first degree burn. Will accutane make it harder for these burns to heal? Should I see a doctor?

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I Am on Accutane. Will the Depressions Improve on Its Own During/after the Course of Accutane?

I have been on Accutane for 2.5 months now. Now my face is clear from acne but I got some depressions from the initial breakout. I was wondering if I...

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Damaged Skin After Accutane

I took accutane for a week(0.5mg/kg), and now 2 months after my skin is really bad. It is healing very, very slowly i have red marks for 2 months now,...

How Long After Accutane Can I Go out in the Sun?

I know that you're suppose to wait 6 months after Accutane before you can have a Laser treatment, but is this because of healing problems or...

Off of Accutane 6 Weeks, Is It Okay to Have Breast Augmentation and LipoSuction/Fat Grafting?

Finished Accutane treatment (6 mths of low dose 20mg then 40mg & end) I scheduled a breast augmentation & lipo in 4 weeks. Surgeon explained...

What Sould I Use Post Accutane to Heal Scars and Discoloration?

What Sould I Use Post Accutane to Heal Scars and Discoloration

Accutane and Rhinoplasty Surgery?

I am planing to take Accutane because of the skin problems I have on my nose. But I also had rhinoplasty surgery only 11 months ago and my nose is...

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