Real Rx: This is the 21st century and all acne is manageable using today's science, usually cheaply. I start with benzoyl peroxide if you can stand it plus topical clindamycin, plus retinoic acid if you have blackheads. More serious acne responds nicely to a systemic antibiotic that's right for you, or the oral contraceptive pill will relieve it if appropriate; dermatologists have the big guns.
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