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Is it okay to surgically remove acne cysts while on accutane?

behnazmFeb 2, 2017
I am on my 5th month of 20 mg accutane and have two cysts on my face. I would like to know if it is okay to remove the cysts (surgically) while on accutane.

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Dr. Kenne Ogunmakin, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Feb 6, 2017
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