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Does your acne have to be severe in order to use accutane?
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Better choices: Isotretinoin isn't for the faint-hearted or those unwilling to accept the risks. There are easier, safer remedies that work for milder disease. One that's sometimes forgotten is topical spironolactone. Your physician is your best guide here.
Answered 10/4/2016
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