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Going on Accutane and I want to be able to do outdoor activities this summer, what can I do to keep myself safe?

I'm a lover of the outdoors and I'm starting accutane soon. I tan easily and don't burn too much. I'm afraid that I'll have to be cooped up

Sun Exposure on Accutane, 4 months post op what are the effects?

I'm going into month 4 of my accutane regimen, currently on 80mg a day. Not too many side effects from the drug in general other than the

Accutane & Sun - Can sunlight through a window cause problems for my skin while on Accutane?

I set infront of a large window at work 8 hours a day, the sun comes in a lot its winter time so its never hot but the sun is bright enough

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I am a cheerleader and I'm going on accutane soon and we are constantly in the sun. How can I protect my skin?

So I'm going on accutane in about 3-4 days and summer is in 2 months. We have practice 4 days a week in the middle of the day and we are

Accutane and sun problems. What should I do with moisturizers and sun exposure?

I recently started accutane about 3 weeks ago and my skin is doing great. No dryness yet but I will be going to Hawaii soon and am worried

I am about to start Accutane but in 2 months I am going on a volunteer trip where I will be in the sun. Can I stop for 1 month?

I was planning on doing two months, then having two weeks off and going on the one week trip and starting again when I get back. Will that

Working outside for 10-12 hrs on Accutane - Was wondering if that will be too much sun ?

Or if I keep on the sunscreen every 2 hrs everything should be all right if I do my part ,

Will Acccutane lighten my scars? Is the medication making my skin sensitive to the sun, causing freckles?

I've been using Accutane for 5 months now. My skin cleared but due to dark pigmentation I have some scarring and that summer is near I am