Isotretinoin: Deep cystic acne usually needs to be treated aggressively with Isotretinoin the basis of therapy. This is not cheap, pleasant, or entirely risk-free, but you owe it to any teen for whose health you may be responsible to offer effective treatment for this serious chronic disease.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Accutane: It is a harsh medication and has lots of potential side effects, however Accutane (isotretinoin) has been used with significant success for cystic acne. My advice is to exhausted all other options first.
Answered 12/18/2014
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