A 27-year-old male asked:
is there anything that can happen to you such as bacterial infection that may cause you to relapse getting acne back 4 months after accutane?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Yes: Don't look for an explanation. If your acne is back, get seen again. Best wishes.
Answered on Dec 30, 2015
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Happens anyway: It is not rare for someone to need more than one course of accutane before this problem is gone for good. Although some look at acne as a transitional problem of the teen years some are fighting it into their late 30's.If it happens you deal with it.
Answered on Apr 23, 2016
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Dr. Gustavo Diaz answered
30 years experience Facial Plastic Surgery
Depends: Acne bacteria is different from the bacteria in urine or feces. Anyway, it is a good idea to always wash your hands. Hope this helps.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
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Yes: This may be enough now that you're a little older, or a repeat of the isotretinoin may be approrpiate.
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