It's been 5 days since I'm on accutane - but I am breaking out bad.

July 1, 2016
Asked By:tringdring in nepal

 I ve moderate acne and my dermatologist recomended me with isotretion 20 mg....  nothing cystic but small pimples are just flaring up... And i put clindramicin on tht acne... but it pains alot... i m hving a hard time....

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