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Can Accutane interfere with the healing process after surgery?

Hello there. Ive been considering getting surgery done but Ive also been considering going on accutane for acne. Ive read a few studies

3 mths into Accutane my jawline broke out & still hasn't healed and my chest & back are not seeing much result. Advice? (photo)

Hello, I have been on Accutane for around 12 weeks now. Accutane was primarily for my chest and back not as much for my face. When I began

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Can weightlifting + moderate to high intensity workouts make post inflammatory erythema worse? (photos)

Hello, I've been on Accutane for 5 months (60mg dose) with one month remaining. My acne has cleared, unfortunately leaving a lot of red

How can I heal angular cheilitis while on Accutane?

I am on a 80mg dose of accutane and have developed Angular cheilitis on both sides of my lips for about 3 weeks. My dermatologist has me

Would 3 months be long enough to get a tattoo, after low dose 40mg 2x weekly Accutane?

I'm on a low dose of accutane. 40mg 2X a week. I'd like to get a large tattoo. I understand, and know from experience that the medicine

How long does it take for my lips to heal from Accutane? And for the redness in my entire body to go away?

I'm a three sport athlete. Just finished 6 months of accutane. I held in there with all the side effects and am very pleased with the

Can I start my Accutane 1 week after getting a tattoo?

I just finished my tattoo 1 week ago and I want to make sure if I start my accutane that it won't cause any sccaring or anything. My tattoo

Is there a way to treat a chemical burn on facial skin (over a decade ago) due to usage of a topical fatty ointment (nerisone)?

Experienced skin irritation after a 4month course of roacutane while using exfoliating face wash. Skin was very sensitive. Used nerisone

What can I do to prevent an ear cartilage pierced before starting Accutane from scarring? (photos)

I got my ear cartilage pierced over 3 months before starting Accutane, but now that I've been on it for 2 weeks, it has stopped healing