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On 20mg of accutane starting of 3rd month. had some minor initial breakout. can i take erythromycin to help with the breakouts?

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Dr. Michael Kulick answered

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Acne: Best to ask the doctor that prescribed your accutane. There may be some other methods such as light energy treatments, photo dynamic therapy and topical agents.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

On 20mg of accutane starting of 3rd month. had some minor initial breakout. can i take erythromycin to help with the breakouts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kulick answered

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