When to see a doctor

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• All patients with inflammatory acne.
  
• If noninflammatory acne does not respond to treatment.
  
• If you develop emotional problems as a result of your acne.
  
• When signs of overproductions of androgens are present.
  
• If you suspect new prescription medication causes your acne.
  
• If you suspect that greasy cosmetics or other topical preparations may aggravate your acne.

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