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Suffered from acne for 4 years and recently symptoms have fluctuated from angry spots to calmer and back again. i'm 19. any way to stop this for good?

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Acne: There are many things that help control your symptoms. From creams, to antibiotics, oral and topical, to oral medicine to decrease symptoms. Nothing completely cures it. Talk to a dermatologist and discuss your options.

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Answered 8/11/2014

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