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After taking Accutane, will my face have any type of oil?

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LegzBrownMar 31, 2017
I have oily skin on my face and I know the point of the treatment is to shrink the glands and reduce oil production. But I am worried that after my skin will be really dry and have no oily production at all. And I'm am wondering if I will have joint pains after the treatment as well?

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Dr. Jacquelyn Dosal, MD
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Answered on May 21, 2017
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