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Can i use tazorac while i am placed again under accutane? I worry that the benefit of tazorac will be halted for 6 months.

yreutishi223Apr 10, 2016
my skin is very resilient and i use the .1 every night with out peeling.. my issues are large pores and preventative wrinkles.. with some previous shallow scars. My doctor placed me on this to help with the texture of my skin and it helps a lot .. I'm worried if i stop that my skin texture will suffer.

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Answered on Apr 13, 2016
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