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I have suffered with acne for 8 years, tried everything. 3 years on tetralysal (lymecyclin) 300mg- its no longer working. maybe now isotretinoin?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Several options: Sounds like it is time to see the dermatologist for a change in medication and a revised treatment plan. Gels and creams containing retinoids (such as differen gel) are available. Also, acne is sometimes treated with oral antibiotics like doxycycline, with oral Accutane (which causes birth defects if one gets pregnant while using accutane), and oral birth control pills (if a patient is female).
Answered 6/24/2014
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By all means: This is past due. Be brave, comply with the instructions, and you'll almost certainly be glad.
Answered 3/24/2015
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