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Still getting acne 3 1/2 months after starting Accutane. Lips are starting to crack and itchy mess all around mouth area.

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Dazzling878122Nov 27, 2022

i want to know if this is normal or not, ive followed all rules or whatever and use all the products my dermatologist reccomended. i just want to know why this is still happening and if i’ve destroyed my skin or not

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