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Electrosurgical Device HR-5000: Better Than Accutane for Hormonal Acne?
asked 1 year ago by RS100 in Michigan
Latest answer by Nicole E. Rogers, MD
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Tags: chin, comparison, hormones
Long story short: I have hormonal acne on my chin.I do not want to go on Accutane.After many hours of research, I found a few articles on something called the Kobayashi Method.It is similar to thermolysis.It is done using a device called the HR-5000 (FDA clearance in 1985 I believe) with an insulated needle that destroys or reduces the output of sebaceous glands, as well as permanently removing hair.This is a direct, straighforward method and it makes more sense than the latest lasers.
1 answer to Electrosurgical Device HR-5000: Better Than Accutane for Hormonal Acne?
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Spironolactone a great option for Hormonal acne
In patients who are not able or willing to take Accutane, spironolactone can be a great option. This is a diuretic but has anti-androgen properties. We use it, along with certain forms of birth control to help tackle lower face acne. I am not familiar with the laser you mentioned, but at this time the only thing that provides long-term, near-permanent resultion of acne is Accutane, which goes now by its generic name 'isotretinoin' or its branded generic names Amnesteen (the best,...
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Nicole E. Rogers, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist
New Orleans Dermatologist