A member asked:

Can you be on accutane during the summer? my derm says its not reccommended but i take sunscreen spf 46

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

He is correct: There is a greatly increased risk of severe sunburn while on accutane. While sunscreen may decrease the risk and/or severity of a sunburn, why take the chance and increase your risk of developing skin cancer?

Answered 9/29/2016

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