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I've been having pretty bad acne and was prescribed sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim. it cleared the pimples. but will it help get rid of the scars?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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Not likely: It is not likely to help with the scars. Se a Dermatologist or other doctor and let them see if lasers, micordermabrasion or something else might help with your acne scars.

Answered 12/19/2016

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A member asked:

I've been having pretty bad acne and was prescribed sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim. it cleared the pimples. but will it help get rid of the scars?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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