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Antibiotic,prednisone combo to combat acne? i had a bad flare up of acne its starting to hurt will that combo of meds be too much? getting it overseas
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Whoa!: Prednisone is a TERRIBLE choice for acne; 400 characters isn't enough room to explain. Acne is a serious, chronic disease that you must manage until it remits on its own. If topical benzoyl peroxide hasn't cleared you in two weeks, your personal physician can add an antibiotic or other Rx but you should never use just an antibiotic. Any licensed physician can manage all but the worst acne.
Answered 4/3/2015
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