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Isotretinoin
Have been using isotretinoin 5mg for 20 days and having very severe back pain and have stopped using it ...my doctor said to use it for one month ...should I start using it again..is back pain due to isotretinoin...what should I do to reduce it
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Very rare possibility...with isotretinoin.. for detailed information do online consultation.. 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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I don't think it's related to isotretinion.
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consult online for further details
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Highly unlikely that it would be isotretinoin. Please consult continue it, take painkillers for the back pain and find out another likely cause with your doctor. If it continues even after 3 to 4 weeks and no cause is found, you can consider an alternative to isotretinoin
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Not related to isotretinoin, you can start again
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Kindly do direct online consultation for detail information
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 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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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online
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