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Not even a month off of accutane and i'm getting pimples. is this normal?
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It may be as 50% get: About 50% of patients will get pimples after stopping Accutane course of theraty, but the acne may not be as severe as before.I will suggest you go back to your dermatologist or family doctor for treatment before it gets worse.
Answered 7/27/2018
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