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Are there any contraindications to using isotrotenin to treat acne when i have diagnosed myeloproliferative disorder( essential thrombocytemia (~640 tys/ul platelets ) or very early stages of marrow fibrosis). same question testosterone replacment?
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Increased platelet count is a rare side effect associated with isotretinoin https://www.thejh.org/index.php/jh/article/view/162/114 Testosterone can increase red blood cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5647167/ Your provider can monitor your blood counts and ensure these therapies are safe for you.
Answered 10/2/2021
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