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My upper lip got ripped off when I waxed while taking Accutane, what shall I do? (photo)

June 15, 2014
Asked By:itani81 in Amman, JO

I started taking my dose of 48 mg of Accutane on 7th of june.. ( one week ago ) and on 13th june, I waxed my upper lip thinking that the medicine didn't start to work yet so I can do them. My right side of the lip get peeled off, the first layer of the skin is peeled and it stings too much. I put Vaseline only. yesterday ( one day after the incident ) it started to scab, and today the scab peels, but under it the skin is still red. does this mean that I got permanent scars ? what shall I do ? please HELP

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Answer: Accutane and waxing do NOT mix

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