United Kingdom
A 57-year-old male asked:

Female 39 may have hormonal cystic acne .antibiotics don't work, steriod injections dent my face.i have a couple of reccuring nodules on face every 3 mths not severe. is isotretinoin treatment only for severe hard recurring nodular cystic acne?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Difficult issue. I would invest a few lbs and subscribe to uptodate.com for a month and read all about these issues. Then you will be better prepared to discuss options available in UK with a Dermatologist over there who will be better able to suggest what to do in women like her.
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Last updated Nov 30, 2022

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