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What can a dermatologist do about my terrible acne?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Terrible acne: If you truly have terrible acne that has been unresponsive to the usual treatments then the best thing to do is take a course of accutane. It is truly a miracle drug.

Answered 11/23/2013

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