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Ache or pimples (isotretinoin)
Did eat isotretinoin 20mg 1st month increase the pimples? I started eat it 18days ago and not seen a better result yet
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No... however treatment depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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We need to do a proper assessment of the acne and check the cause . Isotretin may sometimes cause flare of acne if stopped in between . You need to continue the medicines for some time and it has to be under a doctors supervision. You can visit us at the clinic or do an online consultation with us for the same .
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Cannot comment of the treatment without seeing the pimples. Please consult online for proper examination and treatment advise
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Dr. Ch.Suneetha
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take online consultation to discuss in detail
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Dr. Meghna Gupta
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Isotretinoin can lead to flare of acne..If its severe then continue your medicine and consult ypur dermatologist . He will give u some medicone for drying of pimples.and decrease this flate
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Dr. Nandhini Palani
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Take online consultation
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Murali Reddy
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Nizamabad
Yes initially it can aggravate or else not suitable for ur skin
Don't use for long time as it have some side effects
Treatment depends on severity and type of acne
Need some history and evaluation...
Kindly consult on-line for further evaluation and prescription...
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Vidhi S Chandibhamar
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes initially it can lead to aggravation. But there are other factors also which aggravates acne so detail history and examination is needed to evaluate your case.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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