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I had surgery 5 months ago. is it okay to start taking accutane? if not when would be okay to not interfere with scar healing?
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Limited data: Overall there is limited data in regards to the overall effect of Accutane and wound healing. Some studies have suggested some effect, it's probably rather small. At the 5 month mark, you're probably fine, but please review this with your dermatologist and/or surgeon. Best of luck.
Answered 2/19/2015
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