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When is the best time of the year to take Accutane?

April 24, 2015
Asked By:chrislee825 in Houston, TX

I've heard answers from both sides to this and decided I would ask a professional. I live in Texas so summertime can get very hot. Winter, however, isn't too friendly either, it can get fairly cold and dry.

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