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19 Oct 2009
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blood donor safety
Hi pharm
What is the strongest acne medication one can take, and still safely be a blood donor?
What is the strongest acne medication one can take, and still safely be a blood donor?
Pharmacist
Most of the topical products (exluding retinoids) should be safe. Oral products are prescription items and this should be discussed with your prescriber. Oral antibiotics should be fine, but something like Roaccutane (or its generics) is a no-no.
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