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Hello,m 26 yr old girl.i hav cystic acne for 10 yrs.took treatment from skin dr, last yr for 10 months.skin was clearing,now severe cystic acne again.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

I would recommend: that you return to a dermatologist for further treatment. They can assess your general medical health and if there is anything underlying causing this to return. Then they can suggest a treatment plan.

Answered 3/17/2016

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