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My daughter of 13 yrs have severe acne. i have tried numerous prescription medication. my last resort are reacutane. do they subscribe it at this age?
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Yes, but...: Accutane should be reserved for skin specialist to treat the most severe form of acne known as nodulocystic acne. The rest of the acne including severe ones are often controlled by combination treatment, topical cream plus daily antibiotics such as doxycycline for 4-6 months.
Answered 2/5/2019
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