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Acne Scar Treatment While on Accutane?

What acne scar treatment can be done while on Accutane?

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Is It Safe to Increase Accutane Dosage?

I've been for 2 months on Roaccutan (Accutane) and unfortunately, I can't see any improvement. My daily dose is 30 mg and I weigh 72 kilos (158 lbs)....

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Hair Dye 1-2 Weeks After Accutane?

Can I dye my hair 1-2 weeks after stopping low dose (20mg) Accutane? I've heard that you should wait 1-2 weeks after Accutane to dye your hair...

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Tanning After Accutane?

I'm a male, 70 kgs, and have been taking Accutane for 7 months, 40 mg daily. I would like to know whether I will be able to suntan right after...

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How Long Does Redness Last After Stopping Accutane?

I was on Accutane for 142 days on a 80 mg/day, currently I am 2 weeks post Accutane. I am clear, and have some raised scars...I will fix these scars...

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Dry, Thin Skin from Accutane?

I went through a course of Accutane (Roccutane) treatment a few years ago. Since then, my skin seems much thinner and drier. Could the Accutane have...

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Accutane for PCOS-related Acne and Oily Skin?

I have scarring, mild to moderate acne, but I often scar (small ice pick scars and needle point scars). I've been prescribed 20mg/day of Accutane for...

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Using Lotion Containing AHA Safe While on Accutane?

I just started 40mg of Accutane about a week ago and aha seems to be helping my skin so far, so I'm just wondering if it is still safe to use. I use...

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Photosensitivity After Accutane?

I've read a few medical articles that have found no photosensitivity in patients on Accutane, but there are stories all over the internet of people...

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Squeezing and Using Mild Exfoliants While on Accutane?

Hi there, I'm two days into a 6 month course of Accutane and wondering about how to zap the zits that may come out in the next couple of months...

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,...

When Can I Start Accutane After Surgery for Gynecomastia?

Hello! I had surgery to correct Gynecomastia on 12/16/2009, which included Liposuction as well as an excision of glandular tissue. Unfortunately, my...

Delayed Dry Skin from Accutane Treatment?

I'm a 170 lb male on 80mg/day of accutane and had extremely dry skin on my first month. Now, on my second month my skin isn't even dry. Is it because...

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Will Accutane Affect Breast Implants?

I had Breast Implants done on March of 2009 and now I'm thinking of going on Accutane. Will this affect my implants in anyway?

Is It Safe to Use Retinoids While on Accutane?

I am on Accutane. Can I use Retinoids if I can tolerate it? I want to deal with some hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and generally improve the look of...

Microderm After Low Dose Accutane

I've Only Taken 12 40mg Pills of Accutane, and Was Wondering Since I've Taken So Little That I'd Be able to Have a Microderm?

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