Hello. I am a 24 year old male weighing 66 kg who is suffering from acne. My doctor diagnosed my acne as cystic but it's actually acne vulgaris. The doctor gave me isotretinoin. 20 mg in morning and 10 mg at night with food. I want to ask that is it recommended in mild acne or is it too much?

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