Ep 17: Cystic Acne - What is it & How to Treat it

04/02/2021 10 min

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Dermatology Weekly Flash Briefing - How does cystic acne differ from comedonal acne? Cystic acne is often treated with the oral medication isotretinoin (also known by its trade names Oratane, Accutane, Nimegen) which is effective but has certain side effects as well. In this flash briefing, Dr. Teo Wan Lin shares on the causes of cystic acne and when treatment with isotretinoin is indicated.
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