I was on 10mg accutane for a week or so before 4 months and my other dermatologist suggested me a chemical peel of tca 35% to remove hyper pigmentation from glycolic peel which was done 2 years ago.. is it a good idea to do so or are there better ways to approach my condition?
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September 19, 2018
Answer: Is a chemical peel 4 months after having 1 week of 10mg Accutane safe?
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