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I'm on accutane and have a large cyst under my eye, how long will it take to subside?

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It will go away : Sooner with treatment. This is a blocked oil gland, treatment of hot compresses to the area for 10 minutes as many times a day as possible( 3-5 times) with time the gland with open up and drain properly. This is a common thing seen while on accutane.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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