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Dear doctors, what is your opinion on treating adult cystic acne bc of an iud (other than removal of iud) with k-flex 500mg 4xday for 14days then 2x?
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Maybe: Getting started with oral antibiotics for cystic acne is a good idea. But you may need a more long term approach with a tetracycline. Unopposed Progesterone from the iud may be worsening your acne too. You may benefit from spironolcatone. Check w ur derm for best options.
Answered 10/4/2016
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