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I just ordered the acne face wash pronexin but am afraind it will not be strong enouhg for the cystic type lesions i get. can i adda topical anti-bi?

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Need Rx: Cystic lesions require a physician's supervision (a systemic antibiotic, probably with a combined topical therapy) and generally if they are deep, a dermatologist's (isotretinoin, lasers, more). This is the 21st century and there is no reason that even cystic acne cannot be managed.

Answered 9/11/2012

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