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Can I get a Cosmelan peel while being on Accutane 40mg? Is it safe?

November 30, 2021
Asked By:Generous935219 in Chicago, Illinois

Hello been on 30 days of Cosmelan of 40 Mg, I’m brown skinned, the acne has left a lot of scars and pigmentation. Can I do the Cosmelan peel 1,2 around 15 December? Is it safe please help. 50 days into my accutane course? Is it safe?

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