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Can I do the 'Brazlian Blowout' treatment for my hair while I am on Accutane?

CuracnegirlJan 16, 2014
I just started taking accutane. It has been 8 days. Is it safe to do the 'Brazlian Blowout' treatment for my hair? I can't find any information about it.

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Dr. Jennifer Ahdout, MD, FAAD
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Answered on Jan 21, 2014
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Answered on Jan 17, 2014
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