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What can i do about several acne cysts? i'm already crazy, so i don't think i could get a prescription of accutane.
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Be careful: Need 2 forms of contraception. Don't want to get pregnant. Does work though.....
Answered 10/4/2016
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See a dermatologist: Accutane is for severe, inflammed acne. You have something to be treated with injections and surgery.
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