A member asked:

Hey doctor! is it safe to take accutane for the pcos patient for acne? moreover i've read that for hormonal acne its a temporary sol. , is that so?

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Dr. Peter Lio answered

Tough question: I think that there are situations where Isotretinoin can be used safely and effectively in patients with pcos, but it should be done under the guidance of someone very familiar with using the medication as there are a host of possible side effects. And i agree that the hormonal component tends to be the overwhelming issue for pcos-related acne, so it may not be as effective as in other types.

Answered 9/28/2016

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