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Can i use a gentle topical acne cream during my early months of isotretinoin therapy when the acne usually gets worse before it gets better?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Certainly: However this may result in excessive dryness and a good non comedogenic moisturizer is highly recommended.

Answered 5/3/2013

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Yes.: In fact, most people treated for acne get topical meds even if they take oral meds.

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A member asked:

Can i use a gentle topical acne cream during my early months of isotretinoin therapy when the acne usually gets worse before it gets better?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

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