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Would it be a good idea to go to a dermatologist for severe acne?
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Yes, yes and yes.: Never thought that you could handle it yourself or follow the "tips" from the internet.
Answered 2/16/2013
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Yes: Most acne can be handled by a general physician, but the trickiest and most effective of the acne medications -- Isotretinoin -- can be prescribed only by a dermatologist.
Answered 6/26/2014
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