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Using Accutane Without Mupirocin?

May 7, 2009
Asked By:kris123 in mentor, oh

I have had acne for almost 10 years now. I have tried everything and am tired of bad skin. I started Accutane this week and was prescibed mupirocin ointment along with the accutane. From what i have been able to gather, this is not a topical treatment that should be used for a long period of time. Should I just continue with the accutane and not take the Mupirocin?

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Answer: Talk to your dermatologist

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