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How soon after pregnancy can I begin treatment of Accutane for acne?

Emilyp626Nov 11, 2020
I know you can't get pregnant while on accutane and cannot take accutane while pregnant. My question is how long AFTER my pregnancy and a safe delivery of my baby can I begin treatment of accutane for acne?

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