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I'm desperate and embarrassed by the acne on my back, chest, face, thighs and butt. how do i get rid of it?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Medication: Long term care for wide spread acne includes salicylic acid wash, prescription topicals, and a physician following your situation. Presently it sounds out of control and you may benefit from laser skin care as well as oral medication. Consider your acne a medical condition which it is and take it seriously. Although it is miserable to have it, acne is treatable.

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Answered 6/12/2013

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