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Why when i take cough medicine, i later notice that my acne improves. coincidence?
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Side effect: Many cough medications have a drug in them to help dry your airways. These medications may also dry your skin an help to reduce the amount of oil and bacteria on your skin and mildly improve your acne.
Answered 10/23/2017
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