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A member asked:
I've been treating acne by derm. for 6 mon. it worked but now i'm getting pimples. why has it stopped working. what do i do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. There are lots of treatments sometimes they have to be rotated.
Answered 4/13/2013
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See derm for re-eval: This is a common complaint, but it is best to see the dermatologist who has been treating you for 6 months for re-evaluation. Perhaps, you need new or additional medications. Sometimes, meds can cause acne if you were recently started on any new ones. Acne can also be hormonal. It is best for a re-evaluation.
Answered 3/29/2014
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