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A member asked:

What can i do about several acne cysts? i'm already crazy, so i don't think i could get a prescription of accutane.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Be careful: Need 2 forms of contraception. Don't want to get pregnant. Does work though.....

Dr Ali agreed

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.

Answered 6/24/2014

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I having breakouts. Acne vulgaris and cystic with bumpy redness . Should i take accutane or doxy?

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Stubborn, mild acne not responding to antibiotics or topical creams. Accutane seems too extreme for non-cystic acne. Help?!

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Im taking 100mg of minocycline for my cystic acne with minimal results. I also have terrible purple scars. Will Accutane help my cystic acne and scars?

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I just finish 11 month of accutane. I had severe cystic acne. The acne has clear up, but i'm left with acne scars. What are treatment available?

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