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What can i use for bad facial acne?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Benzoyl peroxide: Benzoyl peroxide is over the counter and in recent studies for some people can work by itself. Give it some time before giving up on it but if your acne is really bad you will probably need to see the dr for a prescription for retinoids as they work best together and would be the next step.

Answered 10/12/2012

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