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I have a 14 year old brother that has severe acne and we tried almost ever thing can u help?

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See a dermatologist: There are multiple options for treating acne including oral and topical antibiotics, topical retinoids (e.g.: Retin-A and others) and an oral retinoid (synthetic vitamin a analogue) called Isotretinoin (commonly known as accutane). This latter medication in highly effective in adolescent males but does have some potential side effects and is prescribed almost exclusively by dermatologists.

Answered 7/1/2014

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