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

February 2, 2017
Asked By:behnazm in Germany, DE

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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Answer: NO cyst removal while on accutane

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Answer: NO cyst removal while on accutane

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