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Does Accutane effect existing tattoos?

I’ve one tattoo which is 2 years old, and I’m wondering if it’s fading faster if I take Accutane? I hope not..

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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
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