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Acne

Possible complications include:Changes in skin colorCystsDamage to self-esteem, confidence, personality, and social lifePermanent facial scarsSide effects of Accutane (including very dry skin and mucous membranes, high triglyceride levels, liver d...

Source:ADAM

Date:April 14, 2008

Acne

Acne is not curable, although long-term control is achieved in up to 60% of patients treated with isotretinoin. It can be controlled by proper treatment, with improvement taking two or more months.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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