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Is it possible to treat mild cystic acne without accutane
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Hartmananswered
Dermatology 41 years experience
Mild soaps: Dirt does not cause acne. Use a mild gentle bar soap such as dove or cetaphil bar.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Maybe: Let the prescribing physician determine the appropriate dose. If you are self-medicating, be aware that what you're going is very dangerous -- someone... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
I believe you are ok: These are working on different systems. The best anti-allergy medicines for you may be those that are relatively non-drying to the mucosal surfaces. S... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Accutane is a good d: Accutane is a good drug for the treatment of acne and quite effective but you will need to be checked and guided by a skin specialist(dermatologist). ... Read More
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2.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
As far as I am aware: ACCUTANE acts on the SKIN ....and has no effect on glandular function or mood!
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z
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283 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Discuss with derm : This may not be acne and may be another skin eruption due to infection or allergy or drug reaction.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Okamotoanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
No: Accutane should not be combined with Retin A unless directed by your dermatologist. Accutane will dry your skin and Retin A will exacerbate that.
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363 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alexander Rivkinanswered
Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Try PDT: Pdt is photodynamic therapy - a blue light based treatment that helps moderate acne. The treatments are intense, but they help alot.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Isaacsanswered
41 years experience
Keep at it.: There are three main parts to approaching acne...1) reduce the amount of bacteria on skin.. 2) keep pores open...3) reduce oil production. Antibiot... Read More
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4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: There is no evidence that isotretinoin directly affects keratoconus. However, it can cause the eyes to feel dry and cause you to rub the eyes. There... Read More
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31 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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