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Is a Pinkish Hue in the Face Caused by the Claravis? Will It Go Away After Treatment?

clearcomplexionMay 30, 2013
I am at the end of my fourth month of Claravis (80 mg/day) and will be starting my fifth and final month in about four days. My face is normally pink, and I flush very easily. It is very noticeable, as my neck is essentially a completely different color from my face at this point (I am fair skinned). I have read online that for many, the pinkness/redness does not go away. How valid is this? I would hate for my face to be "rosy" from now on. Any help would be great. Thanks.

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Dr. Franziska Ringpfeil, MD
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