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Will Accutane cure my milia on my chin and forehead?

ellajennyNov 3, 2018
Hi, I have milia on my chin and forehead, I have started Accutane due to my cystic acne 22 days ago. I was wondering how can I cure my milia or will Accutane cure it.

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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Nov 5, 2018
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Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD

Thanks for your question.  I would recommend holding off on waxing or any kind of procedures in the delicate eye/eyebrow area while you are on accutane.  The skin is very delicate and more likely to react to any chemicals or procedures while on the medication.  You can very gently...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...

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Daniel Navi, MD, FAAD

Since B5 is not a Vitamin A derivative it it is okay to take while on Accutane. You should not take any Vitamin A or it's derivatives while on Accutane. 

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