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What Is The Treatment For Severe Acne And Spots On The Face?
Hi Doctor, I have severe acne on cheeks and after consulting a doctor i have been taking isotroin pills and applying clindamycin phosphate cream two times daily. Its been one and a half month but still the breakouts happen and the previous red marks are still there. Do you think i should go for some other treatment or any other prescription? Or i should continue with this? How long does it take to get it cured? Thanks, Manas Mishra
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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You have been on the right kind of treatment for acne. Isotroin(Isotretinoin) is an oral retinoid which is one of the best drugs for acne. It can sometimes cause a flare during the early part of therapy. To suppress this flare, If I was the treating doctor, I would have added an oral antibiotic too for 4-12 weeks e.g Azithromycin as well as once daily benzoyl peroxide gel at night, while you could continue with clindamycin gel during the day.
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You have been on the right kind of treatment for acne. Isotroin(Isotretinoin) is an oral retinoid which is one of the best drugs for acne. It can sometimes cause a flare during the early part of therapy. To suppress this flare, If I was the treating doctor, I would have added an oral antibiotic too for 4-12 weeks e.g Azithromycin as well as once daily benzoyl peroxide gel at night, while you could continue with clindamycin gel during the day.
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