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I go to the gym and play rugby 24/7. since i am a teenager my acne has gone out of control and i don't know how to fix it.

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Your doctor can help: See your primary care doctor. As long as you do not have severe cystic acne which generally needs a special medicine that dermatologists prescribe, he/she can write you prescriptions that will help. These generally include a retinoid, benzoyl peroxide, and sometimes either topical or oral antibiotics for a short period of time. Your acne may get worse for a short while but will then improve.

Answered 10/4/2013

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Manage it: You're old enough to get with your personal physician, and you'll need to do this. Use topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated up to 10% 2x/day, be aware that home remedies for acne are fakes, and if antibiotics don't clear you, consider isotretinoin. The latter's not for the faint-hearted -- but you're a rugby player. We can clear you. Best wishes.

Answered 9/18/2014

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