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I am a 45 yo male and i took roaccutane for 3 months 10mgs/day. the skin around and above my eyes has become less thick thus leaving the veins visible. what should i do? are those effects reversible?

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Dr. Edwin Gray answered

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See your doc.: These changes suggest just aging and sun damage, but ask you dermatologist.

Answered 4/22/2015

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A member asked:

I am a 45 yo male and i took roaccutane for 3 months 10mgs/day. the skin around and above my eyes has become less thick thus leaving the veins visible. what should i do? are those effects reversible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Gray answered

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