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HELP!!!! I waxed my upper lip while on Accutane, and its still bright red what can I do??

oh lalaMar 14, 2016
So yesterday I waxed my upper lip not knowing that I'm not supposed to do that. its still super red and it looks like the skin has ripped off! I don't know what to do, nothing seems to be working, what can I do?how long is it going to stay it's VERY noticeable and gross, and is it going to leave a scar?? PLEASE help me!! :(

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Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
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Answered on Mar 29, 2016
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Morris Westfried, MD

It needs to be evaluated in person. This may represent scar tissue which could be treated with pulse dye laser. 

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Marla M. Klein, MD

Your dermatologist is doing exactly what is recommended when dealing with severe acne and accutane.  The rule is to start off at a very very low dose, as patients with severe acne on regular starting doses can have very bad flares.  I would expect that your course of Accutane will take longer t...

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Michael A. Greenberg, MD

I have been prescribing Accutane for over thirty years and have not heard of anything like this from the medication, especially so long after taking the medication.I highly doubt whether there is a connection between the two.Exercise is probably your best bet for the reason.You should ask these...

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