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32 Year Old With Severe Adult Acne. Diagnosed With PCOS. On Isotretinoin. Further Medication?
I am 32 year old female suffering from severe Adult acne. I was on isotretinoin for past 5 mnths but still I have cystic breakouts on my cheeks and neck. My hormones are normal and I have regular periods. However I have been diagonised with PCOS on my right ovary. My dermatologist says there is no further medication that she can prescribe apart from BCP
Sat, 25 May 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
PCOD is known for its association with acne.
You are taking the best treatment available.
Continue with these.
If you dont find any relief, you can go for peels.
They sometimes help in resistant cases.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query,
PCOD is known for its association with acne.
You are taking the best treatment available.
Continue with these.
If you dont find any relief, you can go for peels.
They sometimes help in resistant cases.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
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