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I have severe back acne from last 10 years and i have taken lots of antibiotics for it but still i have severe back acne. please help me..

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Stronger Rx: I'm really sorry you haven't been effectively treated. Antibiotics should never be used alone for acne and I trust you've also been using benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid. Acne self-cures as you get older but there's no telling when. I was able to stop treating mine at age 50. Chances are that you would benefit from isotretinoin. Be brave, ignore the "scare" stuff, and stay the course.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have severe back acne from last 10 years and i have taken lots of antibiotics for it but still i have severe back acne. please help me..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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