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A 29-year-old female asked:

i get really bad hormonal acne (not cystic). ive been on accutane twice, & dont think i need another course. i use esse products, but its back?

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Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Adolescent Medicine 37 years experience

Suggestion: Have you tried spironolactone to treat your acne?

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