OTC vs prescription: Several different options are available to treat acne. Many over-the-counter products are available. So are many prescription ones, too. Depending upon badly it bothers you, try the otc stuff first. If that's not enough, go see your family doc for prescription options.
Answered 3/12/2013
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Scientific Rx: Glad you're seeking treatment. If a few weeks on over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide isn't a great success, your physician may add a topical antibiotic such as clindamycin. If your acne is only on your face, you're less likely to need to move onto a systemic antibiotic such as tetracycline 500 mg 2x/day, but perhaps this is in your future. Dermatologists have the big guns.
Answered 3/23/2013
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