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I feel my acne has gotten worse & gets deeper like patchy scabs /sores & it's dry around my mouth and ears & i was proscribed 100mg & it's been 1m
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Acne: All acne is hormonal (androgenic). Antibiotics will not prevent or improve acne or comedone formation, it only treats the secondary bacterial infection. You may need to speak to your dermatologist or PCP about hormonal eval and treatment including BCP and Spironolactone along with intensive hands-on medical extractions to minimize scarring and pigmentation. Find a specialist to help you.
Answered 9/28/2014
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