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Roaccutane and Cortisone Acne Treatments Not Working
asked 3 years ago by Ghaleb Aldandan in San Francisco
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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My son has severe facial acne which causes redness. He has taken the 7 month Roaccutane treatment and 3 month Cortisone treatment, but still has many acne in his face. What is the best treatment for this?
1 answer to Roaccutane and Cortisone Acne Treatments Not Working
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Solodyn, Bactrim or Dapsone
If your son has been receiving a high enough dosage of Accutane, and his acne persists, there are some other avenues.
Although Accutane is replete with a number of worrisome, if not outright dangerous side effects, it is generally regarded as safer than some of the alternatives. I began practice prior to Accutane and occasionally reluctantly resorted to some of these alternatives.
Before trying these, however, you might suggest to your dermatologist Solodyn. This form of...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist