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Can you give me suggestions, my acne medicine is making my face peel?

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It's expected: Acne is a serious illness and the treatments are harsh. If this is more than you are able to tolerate comfortably, get with your physician and discuss other options.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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