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I have acne on my face..i went to dermatologist dr for several time but with no result.whats your advice for this problem?

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Dr. Olga Nilova answered

Oral medicine : If your acne is moderate to severe your doctor may want to start you on oral antibiotic daily.

Answered 4/4/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Acne: I assume you are a female. If you are having resistant acne, see an endocrinologist or gynecologist to rule out pcos as a cause of your acne.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 12/23/2019

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A member asked:

I have acne on my face..i went to dermatologist dr for several time but with no result.whats your advice for this problem?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Olga Nilova answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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