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Breaking out a week after finishing my accutane course. Advice? (photo)

Hi, I was on acutane for 7 months my skin got clear and now a week later after finishing the course my acne looks like it’s coming back please help.

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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Answered on May 28, 2019
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