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I am on my accutane cure & i want a tca spot treatment (like the one from dr. young) for my scars. i've read an article that this could to no harm.
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No peel: Accutane makes you very sensitive to the peels and lasers for that matter. It is not advisable to have that peel until you are off the Accutane for a minimum of 6 months
Answered 7/11/2014
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