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Best treatment for acne?i've got really bad acne and was thinking about possibly taking a retinol cream,glycolic acid made no improvements in me.
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Acne: There are a number of acne medications, ranging from the creams you mentioned to oral antibiotics and, in more severe cases, oral retinoids. Speak to your doctor to see which is best for you.
Answered 6/28/2014
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