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Safe to Use Acutane for a 16 Year Old Boy and What Are the Side Effects?

asked 1 year ago by Watson08
Latest answer by Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, male, safety, side effects

1 answer to Safe to Use Acutane for a 16 Year Old Boy and What Are the Side Effects?

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Accutane in a 16 year old boy

Accutane can be used in teenagers as well as adults. Accutane can be used safely if it is handled with respect and one follows the guidelines of the ipledge program. The most worrisome side effect is birth defects, which is not a issue for a 16 year old boy, however, other common side effects include severe dry skin, joint and muscle aches, acne flare, liver inflammation,visual changes, drop in blood count and elevation of triglycerides. Depression is a controvertial... more
Dina D. Strachan, MD

New York Dermatologist

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