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i was on accutane for 5 months. new spots showed up within few days of ending treatment, missed 8 days of medication before 6th month. ok decision?
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Dr. Christine Hom answered
30 years experience Pediatrics
Stopping medication: Consider restarting the Accutane. You should be able to replicate your prior experience.
Answered on Sep 16, 2015
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