A 31-year-old member asked:
can tetracycline heal acne better than accutane in 20yo woman?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Accutane: Accutane is the strongest medication for acne to date.
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Dr. Barry Resnik commented
Dermatology 31 years experience
Isotretinoin is in my view the best thing since sliced bread for acne treatment. It is the only medicine for acne that gives you an 85% chance of never suffering from acne again!
Mar 24, 2012
Dr. Donald Shenenberger commented
Dermatology 25 years experience
The tetracycline class of medications are very good treatments for acne. However, the severity of acne will determine what may be the best option. Accutane can help almost anyone's acne but it is not without side effects. It should not be the first-line medicine for most acne patients.
Mar 25, 2012
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