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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 14 yo son’s (non-cystic but pretty significant) acne has improved significantly with very, very close compliance to a multi-step routine prescribed by his dermatologist, down to the timing (e.g., wash face, wait an hour, apply cream). The difference between before (using the meds but not following her very specific schedule) and after is pretty dramatic. It’s not 100% cleared up, but it’s much better.

We have some family medical history that makes both antibiotics and accutane risky, so we’re doing everything we can to avoid that path. [/quote]

OP here. Can I ask what topicals he is using? Do you have to supervise all of this? My son has ADHD and his meds have worn off by bedtime so I have to stand next to him to walk him through it.[/quote]

Clindomycin in the morning and highest concentration of Retin-a at night (at least an hour after washing his face), as well as a prescription dandruff shampoo 3x/week. He’s very disciplined/routine-oriented, so I don’t have to supervise. But I totally would if I needed to—the results have been worth it.[/quote]

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