From: anonymous@k12.oit.umass.edu<BR>
Subject: acne<BR>
Posted-By: xx103 (Dermatology Moderator)<BR>
Organization: Organization For Community Networks<BR>
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:42:45 GMT<BR>
Newsgroups: <A HREF="mailto:xx103@ofcn.org">ofcn.clinic.dermatology</A>
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I'm 44 years old and have had acne all my life. Is there anything new in
this field ?  I've been taking tetrecycline for about 12 years and it only
help a little.
Thanks
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Answer:
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What's new in acne?  The following are things you might want to discuss
with your dermatologist (who is hopefully board certified): Retin-A, other
antibiotics, Triaz gel, glycolic acids (peels and solutions), Accutane,
azaleic acid, aldactone, birth control pills.  Some of this is new, but
these may be options to consider or throw out depending upon you, your
acne, and your physician's personal experience with them.  Hope this helps.
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Eliot
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