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Y doctors prescribe accutane when its mechanism is not completely understood that how it reduces the sebum without affecting hormones?

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Because it works: This is a med which will clear acne if nothing else worked. Be very careful to avoid pregnancy while taking it.

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Answered 4/27/2015

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