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Currently on occutane with the pill to reduce/ clear acne. im in my 3 month&have a lot of breakouts. how can i reduce breakouts,redness and dryness? cant find a cream that works. can i drink evening primrose oil or some oil to assist in dryness?
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Revisit: Your dermatologist, you may need antibiotics, and revision of Accutane, make sure you won't conceive during Accutane treatment or after stopping it for at least 6 months, wish you well
Answered 2/27/2019
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