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Acne & ScarsSkin, Hair & NailsAesthetic Medicine

Does acne come back after treatment?

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Dr Colin Theng
Dermatologist

In general, isotretinoin is one of the drugs with a better holding power because when you discontinue, the risk of acne coming back is generally lower than oral antibiotics. 20-30% of people usually get persistent acne throughout their life, so they still need to get treatment, even in adulthood.

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