Will my doctor prescribe me accutane if I have persistent moderate acne on my face, back, and chest? I want a permanent fix.

November 22, 2020
Asked By:lilly4637 in Saint Cloud, MN

I have done everything for my acne except oral antibiotics. I personally don’t want to go on them because i want a permanent fix. i want the chances to be as little as possible for the medicine not to work, and antibiotics don’t work for many people permanently. my acne is hormonal, but it is persist and painful. will my dermatologist put me on accutane?

Answers (4)

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February 26, 2024

Answer: To get a long term fix, not until active acne is under control, we can start laser treatments.

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 26, 2024

Answer: To get a long term fix, not until active acne is under control, we can start laser treatments.

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 4, 2023

Answer: Accutane can be beneficial for clearing stubborn acne

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 4, 2023

Answer: Accutane can be beneficial for clearing stubborn acne

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 25, 2021

Answer: Accutane

October 25, 2021

Answer: Accutane

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November 25, 2020

Answer: Accutane treatment

November 25, 2020

Answer: Accutane treatment

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