A member asked:

It seems like no matter what i do i still get acne. i'm 16 but it's pretty bad and when it seems to go away it comes back. i wash my face twice a day.

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Forgive my frankness: You're sixteen now and it's time to take charge. Nobody else will help you. Acne is unrelated to diet, lifestyle, or hygiene. Go to the pharmacy and buy a tube of 5% topical benzoyl peroxide and apply it as you can tolerate up to 2x/day. If you're not clear in two weeks, pick up the phone and make your own appointment with your family physician for prescription-strength rx.

Answered 2/27/2014

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