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Acne Rosacea
I Have acne rosacea . Currently suffering from regular breakouts in chin area . My doc prescribed minoz od 100. i took that for last three months without any remarkable result .so the doctor have suggested Tretiva 20mg with regular blood tests. but i have come to know this medicine has severe side effects like dry skin, nose bleeds etc. i want to know the about the severity of these side effects ? And what can be their impact in my daily life?
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I can understand your concern. Tretiva contains isotretinoin. And yes it has side effects like dryness of skin and mucosa, especially lips. But if you want to reduce your acne on a long term basis, you need to continue isotretinoin. Rarely isotretinoin can affect cholesterol and liver. Hence regular follow up with investigations is necessary. Your dermatologist is treating you correctly. Follow up with him regularly. For drying of skin and lips you can use emollients and lip balms
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Dr. Manoj Waghmare
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Most probably you are suffering from the persistent adult acne. Acne in the chin is always because of the harmonal changes. Don't take minoz and tretiva at the same time..dear not combine these two drugs. U can continue tretiva alone. It's a good medicine. Side effects are manageable. You can use moisturiser for dryness. If still persistent you reduce the dose of tretiva. Sometimes we may need to add anti harmonal tablets along with the tretiva. You may also discuss regarding the chemical peels with your dermatologist.
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