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Alternative to roaccutane ? i have tried lymecycline and tetracycline and benzoyl peroxide what else may i be offered ? i want to try avoid roaccutan

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Salicylic acid : Another alternative is levulan and pdt.

Dr Fiala agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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