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Bc pill has really cleared up my acne... *except* during placebo week. i still get painful hard cysts. maybe i should try a different pill?
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Skip: Skip placebo and go straight to next pack. Discuss it with your doctor first of course but that's what I would recommend.
Answered 12/10/2016
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