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What is the criteria needed to be put on accutane ? i have severe back acne, and mild facial acne with some red acne marks.
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Failure: You ought to have been placed on failed topical and/or oral antibitics for a sufficient period of time. Topical approaches such as benzoyl peroxide foams combined with topical antibiotics can often be very effective. If you fail these, then Accutane is certainly a reasonable option.
Answered 9/28/2016
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