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Hello docs, is acne surgery the solution to end acne?
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No: Acne itself is a chronic, non-lifestyle-related, serious disease that cannot be cured but which self-cures eventually. Until then, it can be managed with medications. Surgery is for scarring when it's over. If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician for prescription-strength rx.
Answered 2/2/2014
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