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Can I take Accutane for acne if I have keratoconus?

Humorous920830May 3, 2023
Hey, I have keratoconus and have done cxl for both the eyes many years back. I have mild persistent cystic acne which is not responding other treatments.My acne is persistent and is causing scars and not severe. My dermat want to give accutane.can i take low dose accutane? Does it have any effect on keratoconus ? What dose and duration do you recommend as safe? My height : 5'4 Weight : 46kg

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