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Is it safe to take accutane if you have crohn's disease?
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No: Accutane may cause crohns and and even can cause a flareup in patients with crohns.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No: There is a possible link between Accutane and exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. Therefore Accutane should not be used in chrons. Antibiotics may also be an issue. An alternative would be a combination of diet, limit sugar and carbs, zinc supplementation, and the use of a laser which heats the oil glands to shrink the glands and blue light. Another treatment is pdt which could be used
Answered 6/24/2014
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