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I am very concerned about my son. he's 16 years old. the suffers from acne four. just a few days ago its appears a lymph node inflamed down his chin.
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May need antibiotics: Severe cystic acne results is caused by an infection by skin bacteria such as staph aureus. The development of an inflamed lymph node is a sign of infection. I suggest bringing him to your family physician. He may benefit from antibiotics.
Answered 9/28/2016
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