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A member asked:

I have really bad acne on my face it started to go on my chest and its been so bad lately that i have to were shirts that cover it what can treat it?

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Serious Rx: Home remedies including benzoyl peroxide aren't going to help much. Your physician may offer you the oral contraceptive pill if you want and can take it; you may be evaluated for stein-leventhal, and it's likely you'll be offered a topical or systemic antibiotic that's right for you. All acne can be treated effectively nowadays.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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