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Why have my nose and cheeks gone very red on 20mg a day of accutane? i've only been taking accutane for two weeks?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Accutane: Accutane is well know for potential to cause skin to peel, become red,dry, painful and irritated.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/24/2014

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