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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have been struggling for a few years with a staph infection on my face. i have had doctors tell me its staph, impetigo, and just acne. i have been o?

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Dr. Steven Corben
Dr. Steven Corbenanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 41 years experience
Get another opinion.: I suggest you find a doctor who can find the correct diagnosis. Seek a consultation with an internist, dermatologist and plastic surgeon. Be certain to tell them every medication you are taking. Ask them to run any needed tests to find the definitive diagnosis. Don't give up and get discouraged.
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