I'm taking isotroin 10 mg as prescribed, and my doctor mentioned that my pimples might get worse before they get better. I'm just wondering, how long should I expect them to increase before I start seeing any improvement?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Usually for a week or soo and then start healing add glow for your skin

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Dermat opinion.

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