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Best treatment for cystic acne, i get one on my chin once in a while but it takes forever to go away, do i need antibiotics? thank you!
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See a dermatologist: If the cysts appear with your periods, this is likely hormonally driven, and your doctor may consider medications to stabilize hormonal fluctuation. If cysts are rare, he/she might inject the cyst with a steroid to reduce inflammation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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