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Acne medication
My friend has recently started taking acne medications and was wondering how Accutane or Isotretinoin affects a 14 year old girl's body or hormones
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When you start isotretinoin, you have to see the risk benefit ration. Some of the risks include premature closure of epiphysis which is why many doctors prefer to give it after 18 years of age. However, without knowing the history or the severity of the condition, we cannot give more advise beyond this. It would be best to talk to the doctor who has prescribed you Accutane and discuss about these factors with him and your friend has to take the decision along with her guardians whether to continue the medicine or not.
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Isotretinoin is often given to very young children also with relative safety. But usually that is the case when other options have been explored.
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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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