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Can i use Ketoconazole cream on my face while taking Accutane?

May 12, 2014
Asked By:chaos210793

I am on month 7 accutane..I have seb derm redness and flaky skin in my cheekbones area.I wonder if i can apply ketoconazole cream in that area.If i pressure my finger to the red area the skin becomes white for a while and then the redness come back.

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