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Does accutane slow skin cell proliferation (skin repair)?
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Yes, it does: With regards to surgical procedures, anyone who is on Accutane should be off of the medication for at least 6 weeks prior to embarking on a surgical procedure. Accutane definitley can compromise the ability of the skin to heal (repair), given it's effect on the dermis.
Answered 6/24/2014
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