Isotretinoin can be used again

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Asked for Female, 25 Years

Hi doctor, I have used isotretinoin 20 mg tablet before one year for harmonal acene . I got completely cured after medication. Again I'm dealing with the same problem acene and black spot. Can I use the same prescribed tablet now

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Dr. Meenal Mittal

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Gurgaon

Don’t self medicate, just because it worked last time doesn’t mean it would now. Meet a doctor and they will evaluate and decide

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Dr. Aruna Chintaginjala

Dermatologist 9 yrs exp Guntur

It depends on the duration of therapy and ur bodyweight also.Now to start the isotretinoin, need to know about ur acne type and severity first.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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No 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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