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Using Isotretinoin For Acne. Have Spots On Mouth, Chin And Nose. Effective Treatment?
Hi, 35 your old male who has suffered from acne for 20 years. Generally it has been under control after being prescribed isotretinion, which I have had 4 times in last 15 years. Tried pretty much everything from doctors several times. Been using 5 % benzol peroxide for last couple of years. Skin really flaring up with angry spots around mouth, chin and nose . Totally fed up and feel like there are no options left. Noted that there is is a gel version of isotretinion. Is this an effective treatment?
Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Hi im dr satya to
welcome to health care magic,
Acne in a male has its roots to excess sebum, and overproduction of androgens at the local level. By looking at the your inconsistent attacks of acne and the limited number of times that you had acne which is again responsive to isotretinoin and benzyl peroxide means that it is not complicated and not leaving behind any scars or pigmentations. angry spots around mouth chin and nose may indicate a subtle reaction of isotretinoin and may respond to a decreased dosage of the same.
at present im not aware of the dosage of your isotretinoin to suggest any medication.
you may try clindamycin ointment and also isotretinoin gel which is equally effective.
riboflavine supplements will help
thank you fel free to contact
dr satya
welcome to health care magic,
Acne in a male has its roots to excess sebum, and overproduction of androgens at the local level. By looking at the your inconsistent attacks of acne and the limited number of times that you had acne which is again responsive to isotretinoin and benzyl peroxide means that it is not complicated and not leaving behind any scars or pigmentations. angry spots around mouth chin and nose may indicate a subtle reaction of isotretinoin and may respond to a decreased dosage of the same.
at present im not aware of the dosage of your isotretinoin to suggest any medication.
you may try clindamycin ointment and also isotretinoin gel which is equally effective.
riboflavine supplements will help
thank you fel free to contact
dr satya
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Hi...dear user.,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
U have Isotretinoin reaction..,
First stop the cream..,
Only use Clindamycin cream morning times..,
Momentasone night times..,
Tab Dox and levocetrizine...alternatives for 20 days..,
will give good respond..,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
U have Isotretinoin reaction..,
First stop the cream..,
Only use Clindamycin cream morning times..,
Momentasone night times..,
Tab Dox and levocetrizine...alternatives for 20 days..,
will give good respond..,
thanQ
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