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I Have Mild/moderate Persistent Adult Acne. What Other Options Do I Have?
I have done topicals: retin A Retin A Micro Differin Ziana Antibiotics birth control BP accutane (an incomplete course) chemical peels What else is there for me to try. I really want to try completing another course of accutane and then maintain with topicals as i have a feeling my acne will be me for a long time Need a derm recommendation in NYC (GHI) willing to look into accutane or spiro or other treatments other than topicals and antibiotics. Thanks!
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Sasch12
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Female adult acne treatment
Spironolactone, by itself or in combination with oral antibiotics, can be very helpful for female adult acne. Low dose Accutane, taken on a regular basis, can also be helpful. Topical dapsone (Aczone), used twice daily, is another helpful treatment you may not have tried yet. Newer treatments include Nd:Yag lasers or photodynamic therapy for acne, but you will likely get the best results using lasers in combination with a medication regimen. Consult with a...
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Atlanta Dermatologist
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Resistant acne generally needs Accutane
If you have resistant acne that is not responding to oral antibiotics or lasers such as the V-Beam or IPL lasers, then you may need to complete a course of Accutane. I would make sure that there is no hormonal or other medical cause for your acne first by getting a through exam from a board certified dermatologist. Please let me know how it turns out.
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Acne Treatment Option
Acne occurs when a sebaceous oil gland surrounding a hair follicle becomes clogged and inflamed. Bacteria growth in this clogged environment causes infection and acne blemishes.
I personally use Elos Laser Acne treatment. It works by combining Bi-Polar Radiofrequency and Blue Light energies to penetrate the skin to precisely target and destroy active acne-causing bacteria, while simultaneously slowing excessive sebaceous oil production. Treatments help to reduce active acne...
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Acne treatment help in NYC
Adult acne has so many effective treatments. Of course there is accutane and oral antibiotics, also spironolactone and birth control pills, also chemical peels and topicals, etc. There is also Photodynamic therapy, which is not fda approved for acne, but is a well accepted alternative treatment, as well as other lasers and lights. You need a great dermatologist to manage your acne. Happy to help you, but not through GHI, I don't know many doctors who take GHI. ...
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