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I"m on 2nd course of accutane for 6 month. after taking 1 week, acne was gone. after 3 months it came back. i am on 6th month , acne is getting worse?

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Second opinion: I would not advise long term Accutane therapy.Please consult your dermatologist for alternative therpaies.

Answered 12/31/2014

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