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I have lots of acne cyst in my poor head and face. i already took antibiotic and cream but is not gone what the best treatment of acne? pls help

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Dr. Ed Friedlander
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Isotretinoin: Better late than never. Cystic acne won't be cleared by antibiotics. It's not for the faint-hearted but it's probably what you need. The internet is full of scare stories but the fast majority of folks with cystic acne are glad after they've done it.
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