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I am on accutane at 80 mg a day and i moisturize very well but throughout the whole course my face has never been dry is this normal? i am on month 4
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May have: You may have resistant acne. Are you taking the medication with food? I have had patients that do not clear until they finish the medication. Do you have hormone imbalance? You may need a second course of accutane.
Answered 6/20/2013
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