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Is it a good idea to use zinc oxide for acne?
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No: It's ugly, messy and won't work. If topical benzoyl peroxide or a retinoic acid derivative has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician who can add prescrioption-strength Rx.
Answered 6/13/2014
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