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A member asked:

I have been suffering from acne since 6years and eating antibiotics for the same time is there any stopping age for it?

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Stop antibiotics: Antibiotics are not safe for long term use. These destroy good bacteria in our body, so take probiotics.

Answered 8/28/2013

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