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How Long After Accutane Can I Get a Salicylic Gel Peel?

Ryan RozarioMar 1, 2009
I finished a three month course of Accutane (80 mg) a month ago with great results and wanted to know how long I needed to wait before using a 20% salicylic gel peel. Thank you.

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Dr. Bryan K. Chen, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Mar 2, 2009
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Dr. Stella Desyatnikova, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 2, 2009
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 1, 2009
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