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What's more helpful for acne cyst. warm compress or topical acne medications?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Acne cyst: Both modalities are helpful. The warm compresses will soften up the cysts and the medication will become more penetrable

Dr Ott agreed

Answered 4/6/2017

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