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A member asked:

What is best to use after a month of oratane to remove dark spots and redness. oratane has reduced acne a lot.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Moisturizer: A really good quality moisturizer as Isotretinoin (oratane) really dries out your skin and can cause the changes you are describing as well.

Answered 6/26/2014

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