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A 49-year-old member asked:

Will isotretinoin/accutane get rid of a large cyst on my face?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Just one?: A single large cyst is best managed by a steroid injection. A dermatologist might be the best physician to see if this is a problem. Best wishes.
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Cyst growing and growing on face while on 60mg of accutane. How do I get rid of it?

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Pathology 46 years experience
Get seen: Whoever is taking care of your acne may give you another injection of glucocorticoid.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Does Accutane prevent sebacious cysts?
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A 23-year-old male asked:
My doc just prescribed oratane. Is it same as accutane. Will this clear my face from acne and the dark spots. Also it took me ages to find is it dange?
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A 57-year-old male asked:
39 yr Asian Female having Cystic Acne breakout same places 1 nodule either side of face every 3 months.Worry Scaring Had Steriod Injection caused dent, Antibiotics no help. Would Accutane be bit too much in my case as i don't have it all over face ?
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Female 39 may have Hormonal Cystic Acne .Antibiotics don't work, Steriod Injections Dent my face.I Have a Couple of reccuring Nodules on face every 3 mths not severe. Is Isotretinoin treatment only for severe hard recurring nodular Cystic Acne?
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A 23-year-old male asked:
During isotretinoin therapy for acne, what should I take to prevent scarring of face?
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