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Is it okay to do a salicylic acid 20% gel peel for acne scars while on 60 mg of accutane?

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Dr. Oscar Novick
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Accutane: No I would not use a salicyclic acid peel while on accutane. It an only increase the irritation and redness of your face
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Dr. Sunnie Skiles
Dr. Sunnie Skilesanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Don't recommend: Wait until you are finished with the Accutane before working on your scars. Talk to your dermatologist before you use a drying agent on your face.
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Dr. Catherine Carroll
Dr. Catherine Carroll commented
Internal Medicine 13 years experience
Probably not. Accutane is very drying. You should ask your dematologist that gives you the Accutane before you try anything new.
Jul 20, 2015

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