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I'm on accutane.i'm at fault that i use tetracycline ointment 1% on my lip once time.however, i removed all cream immediately.does it affect my health?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Accutane: This should not hurt you in any way.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/21/2016

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A member asked:

I'm on accutane.i'm at fault that i use tetracycline ointment 1% on my lip once time.however, i removed all cream immediately.does it affect my health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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