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I have had severe acne and i couldnt take accutane . before that i took antibiotics with a topical but i didnt quite work. so i got prescribed tretoinin cream. my acne cleared in just 2 months. does tablets prevent scaring better or is it timed based?

Q: i have had severe acne and i couldnt take accutane . before that i took antibiotics with a topical but i didnt quite work. so i got prescribed tretoinin cream. my acne cleared in just 2 months. does tablets prevent scaring better or is it timed based?

: There is no clear answer it is very individual and both can happen

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There is no clear answer it is very individual and both can happen

Answered 3/8/2023

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A member asked:

I have had severe acne and i couldnt take accutane . before that i took antibiotics with a topical but i didnt quite work. so i got prescribed tretoinin cream. my acne cleared in just 2 months. does tablets prevent scaring better or is it timed based?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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