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Is a daily dose of 10 mg isotretinoin capsules for 4 months effective in treating mild oriented comedogenic acne and reducing secretion of sebum? this dose has been prescribed by a dermatologist just to dry the comedones and reduce the sebum?

Q: is a daily dose of 10 mg isotretinoin capsules for 4 months effective in treating mild oriented comedogenic acne and reducing secretion of sebum? this dose has been prescribed by a dermatologist just to dry the comedones and reduce the sebum?

: I would prefer topical isotretinoin in mild acne but a lower dose than 10 mg has been used.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I would prefer topical isotretinoin in mild acne but a lower dose than 10 mg has been used.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/1/2022

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A member asked:

Is a daily dose of 10 mg isotretinoin capsules for 4 months effective in treating mild oriented comedogenic acne and reducing secretion of sebum? this dose has been prescribed by a dermatologist just to dry the comedones and reduce the sebum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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