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My back acne isn't doing better from oral antibiotics, but my face is mild acne wise, not severe like my back. would there be a need to be on accutane?

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Dr. David Sire answered

Perhaps: Non-response to appropriate therapy is an indication for accutane. Whether it is used and when is at the discretion of the practitoner.

Answered 2/20/2013

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A member asked:

My back acne isn't doing better from oral antibiotics, but my face is mild acne wise, not severe like my back. would there be a need to be on accutane?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sire answered

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