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I have severe forehead acne, and have tried a number of thing suggested by both doctors and naturapath's. i have been prescribed the birth control pill which helped however, i can no longer use due to severe migrians. i have tried duac acne cream as a sho

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Combo Therapy: I would step your therapy up to a retin a (tretinoin) product to exfoliate the skin, in combination with an oral antibiotic to control the bacteria that contribute to acne, such as minocycline or doxycycline. I have seen great success with these two in combination, and this should not exacerbate your migraines!

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Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have severe forehead acne, and have tried a number of thing suggested by both doctors and naturapath's. i have been prescribed the birth control pill which helped however, i can no longer use due to severe migrians. i have tried duac acne cream as a sho

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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