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When does accutane fully clear up your skin after you start?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Depends on dosage: It could be four months or longer depending upon the dosage. Also, please ask the doctor who prescribed it for you.

Answered 7/21/2017

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