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How long after starting to use an acne medication will it start to take effect?
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Less than two weeks: This has been my experience. Over-the-counter stuff seldom helps much. With today's prescription meds -- the biggest guns are available only to dermatologists -- no one need has problems with this troublesome condition.
Answered 7/19/2012
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