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I had servere acne, was on accutane for 6 month 20mg/day, it cleared up, acne returned after food poisoning. but this time it was mild. i visited derm, prescribed retinol & doxy for 2mns, i stopped doxy after 1, acne still there, what should i do?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should get in touch with your dermatologist to ask what you should do next since that doctor knows you best. It is unclear why you stopped the doxy after 1 month-were you having a side effect? So, call your dermatologist for advice. You may need to be seen again for a re-assessment of your acne. Good luck!

Answered 8/13/2023

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