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A member asked:

Why did i breakout all over on accutane ? i started with lots of stuff under my skin and its as if it all came out to the surface. i'm at a low dose.

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I would stop it: On the best of days Accutane is a pretty toxic medication. The side effects could be anything from lihtheaded to death. I would stop the medication until re-evaluation with your doctor.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Accutane: It's not common to break out on Accutane unless there is a side effect of it. I suggest you contact the prescribing physician and discuss this situation with him.

Dr Chuang agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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