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5th week on oratane, still no improvement! What to do?

sumanchawla123Oct 11, 2016
Hey! It's my 32nd day on oratane and i am still getting regular breakouts on my skin. I am on 20mg dose for 2months. 28 days left i still cant see any imporovent infact my skin is worst then before. What to do?

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Oct 12, 2016
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