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What does sulfamethoxazole do for acne?

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Kills bugs: It will kill off the bacteria responsible for acne. It's not a bad antibiotic for partial management of this annoying illness; there are other medicines that can augment its effectiveness. Today all acne can be managed successfully using scientific remedies. Good luck and thanks for asking.

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Answered 3/5/2013

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