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Will accutane make a staph infection worse? (Photo)

Karl fisherDec 12, 2014
Had reacuring facial staph infection for over 7yrs , tried all basic antibiotics , now my dr. Wants me to take accutane , will this make the staph worse ? Any further recomended cures , please help????

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Dr. Neil Sadick, MD
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Answered on Dec 15, 2014
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