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What is the best prescription to ask my doctor to treat bad adult acne? i have been to several dermatologist and nothing they gave me works. help me
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It is really best: to have the physician work you up and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. There is no one-size fits all when it comes to acne treatment..
Answered 11/29/2014
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Vitamin A: derivatives such as Accutane or tazorac, (tazarotene) etc.
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