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Does claravis/ isotreitnion. cause youre whiteheads to come to a head is that what the medicine does im on month 5 last 15 days stil have whiteheads.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Isotreitnion: The medicine usually works best on cystic ir inflammatory acne. Benzyl peroxide works better on whiteheads.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 3/21/2014

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