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Severe nodulocystic acne-KH

John L. Bezzant,M.D.

This patient has severe nodulocystic acne. Not only does he have acne, but the inflammatory damage to the dermis has induced elevated scars called keloids. These are permanent. This type of acne rarely responds to creams and oral antibiotics, but does respond well to oral Accutane.