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I'm on my 3rd month of accutane and i'm getting a red spot the size of a penny on my inner elbow and on the back of my hand. is this normal?
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Spots: No the spots are not normal and may be a side effect of the accutane. You should report the spots to your dermatologist.
Answered 3/19/2014
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