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If i can't tolerate the pill, acutane or antibiotics don't work long term, what other options are there for moderate acne?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Chemical peels: Are another option that you did not mention. Also there is light therapy with levulinic acid.

Answered 9/12/2013

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A member asked:

If i can't tolerate the pill, acutane or antibiotics don't work long term, what other options are there for moderate acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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