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What is the current treatment fot teenage acne?

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Acne Therapy: Topical treatments available over-the-counter include: salicylic acid benzoyl peroxide sulfur resorcinol topical treatments available by prescription include: azelaic acid topical retinoids - adapalene, tazarotene, tretinoin topical antibiotics - clindamycin, erythromycin, sulfacetamide systemic acne treatment options: solodyn or doryx (doxycycline).

Answered 11/21/2012

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Depends: There are variations in form and intensity of acne and each require different approach. Topical salycilic acid based lotions ,retenoids , washes are most common, Topical or oral antibiotics are occasionally used. A vitamin A derivative is sometimes used in severe cystic acne. Treatment is based on exam and patients response to therapies involved.

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