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Is Isotretinoin A Good Cure For Acne Vulgaris?

a doctor prescribed me isotretinoin 20 mg for a month and 10 mg for 2 months... i forget to tell him that i drink and smoke regularly but not heavily, still my concern is will it be allright with the medication and is it a good cure for acnes whiteheads and pimples
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Yes isotretinoin is one of the best drug for acne as it acts at root cause of problem.
Continue the medications as advised by your dermatologist.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology


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Is Isotretinoin A Good Cure For Acne Vulgaris?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. Yes isotretinoin is one of the best drug for acne as it acts at root cause of problem. Continue the medications as advised by your dermatologist. Hope this will take care of your issue. Wish you best of health. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda M.D Dermatology