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Does Accutane decrease the collagen production?

October 25, 2014
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November 5, 2014

Answer: No effect on collagen

Joshua L. Fox, MD
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November 5, 2014

Answer: No effect on collagen

Joshua L. Fox, MD
November 3, 2014

Answer: Accutane and collagen

Melanie Hecker, MD
November 3, 2014

Answer: Accutane and collagen

Melanie Hecker, MD

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