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Does Accutane thin the skin?

willbillJan 8, 2015
As is usually the case, I've found a lot of conflicting information on the internet as to whether or not accutane thins the skin. I'd like to know from the experts. Does accutane thin the skin? Thank you for taking the time to read my question.

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Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD
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