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Is it safe for a fourteen years old child to take accutane? does is it have bad effects?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Accutane: Accutane does have bad side effects and is used for specific forms of acne under the direction of a dermatologist.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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