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Roaccutane and Cortisone Acne Treatments Not Working

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 Doctor Answer | Asked by Ghaleb Aldandan in San Francisco
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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... more

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