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Acne and pimples
I'm 18 years old guy. Is isotretinoin suitable for my pimples treatment which I'm suffering from last 3 years .
Does Isotretinoin cause any serious side effects and it's side effects remain as it is or stop after stopping the doses.
Hey doctors plz 🙏 answer my question 🙂🙏
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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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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
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7 yrs exp
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If you have grade 3 or more, isotretinoin is the best choice. Follow up with your dermatologist so that he can monitor your lipid profile and stop it if you develop side effects.
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