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Taking oratane and the pimples i'm getting are quite big and very thick skin which either won't or very hard to pop. why?
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Isotretinoin: As it begins to work, nature of your acne may change. Have patience and try very hard not to pop comedones/pimples.
Answered 9/25/2015
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