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Can taking zinc help with skin inflammation from acne?
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Probably not: There are other reasons not to take zinc. It will upset your stomach and can make you copper deficient. To manage your acne, use topical benzoyl peroxide. If you are not clear in two weeks, get with your personal physician who will add prescription-strength rx.
Answered 3/21/2014
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