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What Causes Severe Acne When Diagnosed With Gilbert S Syndrome?

What treatment is recommended for a 16 year old male who has been unsuccessfully treating acne for years with antibiotics and topical lotions? He was referred for treatment with isotretinon but after blood work came back showing he has Gilberts Syndrome the doctor refused to treat. Now he is only in topical lotions and his acne is getting worse.
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It is not related to Gilbert syndrome.

As a first line management, you can apply clindamycin lotion for symptomatic relief.

If lesion persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Acne When Diagnosed With Gilbert S Syndrome?

Hello, It is not related to Gilbert syndrome. As a first line management, you can apply clindamycin lotion for symptomatic relief. If lesion persist better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician