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How Can Acne On The Chin And Jawline Be Treated?

I am suffering from acne on chin and jawline from last few years. Have taken prescribed antibiotics earlier but no results. Currently applying Benzyl peroxide twice daily. But not having any effect. Acne after residing is creating ugly raised marks. Please suggest a remedy for this chronic problem
Tue, 30 May 2017
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in case of acne ,if antibiotic doesn't not give response, isotretinion gel should be used.it gives very good results.
Isotretinon is teratogenic drug some of the points should be kept in mind before using it. DONT USE IN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
- allergic to any ingredient in isotretinoin or to vitamin A
- if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant (in case of male too)
-you are breast-feeding
- you are taking tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline) or vitamin A-type medicines .
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How Can Acne On The Chin And Jawline Be Treated?

hi in case of acne ,if antibiotic doesn t not give response, isotretinion gel should be used.it gives very good results. Isotretinon is teratogenic drug some of the points should be kept in mind before using it. DONT USE IN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. - allergic to any ingredient in isotretinoin or to vitamin A - if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant (in case of male too) -you are breast-feeding - you are taking tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline) or vitamin A-type medicines .