My son is taking accutane. He is very fair and blond. His face and back were terrible. After taking accutane, his back is flawless. His face is better, but there are some pits in his face. How long should he take accutane? He is 15 years old.
He is shaving and has a heavy beard. This causes problems with his acne.
Gabrielle:
Sure, there's plenty you can do. A dermatologist can prescribe oral antibiotics or, if they fail, Accutane. I think you're right, that topical treatments alone probably won't do the trick, but oral contraceptives are not necessary.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff