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My hand recently showed something like tiny granules on surface they are coarse and sometimes itchy...(i'm taking isotretinoin) is it serious??

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Not serious: This med causes dry skin. A typical course is 5 months and is very effective for the worst acne. A week after you finish the dry lips + dry skin resolve.

Answered 3/1/2016

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A member asked:

My hand recently showed something like tiny granules on surface they are coarse and sometimes itchy...(i'm taking isotretinoin) is it serious??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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