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Can I Use Azelaic Acid While on Accutane?

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I have been on accutane for 2 weeks and noticed my skin has gotten a little darker. Is it okay for me to use azelaic acid on my face once a day (at night) to counter this hyperpigmentation?

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Answered on Apr 22, 2013
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