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Would it be a good idea to go to a dermatologist for severe acne?

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Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuang answered

Yes, yes and yes.: Never thought that you could handle it yourself or follow the "tips" from the internet.

Dr Mathew agreed

Answered 2/16/2013

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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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A member asked:

Would it be a good idea to go to a dermatologist for severe acne?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuang answered

Dr Mathew agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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