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Can I take Accutane if I have ocular rosacea?

STLCARDS1Apr 17, 2019
I have facial rosacea as well as ocular rosacea. My sebum production aggregates the rosacea on a daily basis. I would like to try Accutane as I think it would improve the old glands on my face. However, I am worried it will dry my eyes out more. Is it okay to take Accutane if I also have ocular rosacea?

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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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