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Acne In Chest, Back, Shoulders. Some Relief With Isotertinoin Gel, Persol. How Long To Continue?

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I am 24yr old male.I am having acne on my chest ,back ,shoulders.This has been a problem for a long time now.Recently my doc give me Isotertinoin gel and Persol 2.5.I have been using it for last two months.There is some improvement but there is still lot of acne.how long should I continue this creams ,I also have black spots from acne.Please advise
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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Hi yes acne can be responded by isotretinion gel.but it will take atleast six months to get relief completely.use isotretinion tablets 20mg alternate day for 6weeks to three months which cures pimples completely..after pimples are subsided use kojic or kojivit gel to cure black spots.
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Acne In Chest, Back, Shoulders. Some Relief With Isotertinoin Gel, Persol. How Long To Continue?

Hi yes acne can be responded by isotretinion gel.but it will take atleast six months to get relief completely.use isotretinion tablets 20mg alternate day for 6weeks to three months which cures pimples completely..after pimples are subsided use kojic or kojivit gel to cure black spots.