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Hi actually i have alot pimples on my back and face too i have already used so many medicines but it's not healing and im totally worried about it..

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Medications vary: There are many different types of acne and different types of treatment help different patients. If the acne is resistant to many topical medications, dermatologists can prescribe oral medication like retin-A or oral antibiotics such as clindamycin to help with resilient acne.

Answered 3/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hi actually i have alot pimples on my back and face too i have already used so many medicines but it's not healing and im totally worried about it..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hilary Petersel answered

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