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I've failed tx w/ other abx for acne vulgaris. can't course #6 of accutane till sept. can zithromax help? i read a study that yielded great results.

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Tip: I'm glad that Isotretinoin has been helpful and that you're complying. Topical clindamycin's a consideration here even if the systemic antibiotics failed; another option that many folks don't know is a trial of spironolactone.

Answered 11/28/2017

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