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I have horrible chest and back acne that won't go away. how can i get rid of it?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Need big guns: If you characterize your acne as horrible, then don't waste time with anything short of the big guns that only a dermatologist can prescribe. Accutane treatment is unpleasant and somewhat dangerous but it in my opinion worth it; you must comply carefully and keep your physician in the loop. All acne can be controlled. Good luck.

Answered 1/7/2016

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A member asked:

I have horrible chest and back acne that won't go away. how can i get rid of it?

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