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Treatment Options for Stubborn Chest Acne?
asked 3 years ago by LeaRob in Wisconsin
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Question viewed 287 times
I have had chest acne for about 2 years now and I've been on minocycline for the past 9 months and it hasn't gotten better. It seems to come and go but when I have it it's painful and makes me very self-conscious.
If you could tell me a good treatment that I could ask my dermatologist about, that would be great. Thank you!
1 answer to Treatment Options for Stubborn Chest Acne?
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Depends on your sex
If you are a female, you certainly could ask your dermatologist to add an oral contraceptive such as Yaz, or a male hormond blocker such as Aldactone.
Either sex would benefit from Accutane.
A new topical drug, Aczone, has been released. This is a Dapsone gel. Dapsone chases away white cells and this drug seems to be very effective in some patients.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist