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I am currently dealing with acne. i would like to use accutane or epiduo. would you suggest these for adult acne.

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I wouldn't: Accutane is a drug with significant side effects & risks. It should only be used with specific forms of treatment resistant acne under close supervision & monitoring. Epiduo is a reasonable basic treatment. Recommendations can only be made in conjunction with in person evaluation of the person involved for the condition of their skin at the time.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/16/2019

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