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What to do to get rid of pimples? other than a good night's rest and wash face?

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Get serious about Rx: Acne is unrelated to hygiene or sleep and i'm sorry anyone told you otherwise. If topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated had not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician for prescription-strength rx. If the oral contraceptive pill is right for you, it may clear you, or a topical or systemic antibiotic added to benzoyl peroxide, or something stronger, should work.

Answered 10/4/2016

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