It has been connected with serious birth defects and miscarriages. It should never be taken during pregnancy or even one month before pregnancy. If you are a girl, you must use two types of birth control or not have sex while you're taken isotretinoin, as well as one month before and one month after you start taking it. Talk to your doctor and follow directions carefully if he or she prescribes isotretinoin for you. You can help reduce scarring by not squeezing or picking at blemishes.
Gentle washing is better.
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