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What to do if i have bad back acne, and face acne. how can i get rid of it?

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Scientific Rx: You'll need both a topical treatment such as topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated, and almost certainly some systemic rx from your physician, perhaps a trial of an antibiotic. If this fails, you may be offered isotretinoin. It is not for the faint-hearted but works remarkably.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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