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Acne vulgaris
I am taking minocycline 50mg per day and isotretinoin 20mg per day...after taking it for 10days ...my lips are becoming dry and cracked...is there any side effect or normal ?
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It's isotretinoin side effects.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos
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Dr. Sindhu Rakshith
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its a normal effect of Isotretinoin, just moisturize lips adequately.It will get better in sometime.
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Dryness is a side effect of isotretinoin. It’s normal . Apply thick coat of Vaseline.
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