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I have acne what should i do id like to think about an essential oil if possibe but i will take a prescription or otc medication?
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Acne treatment no Rx: Acne can be prevented or minimized by using a gentle cleanser twice daily, over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid products followed by a noncomedogenic moisturizer such as Cetaphil.
Answered 8/17/2014
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