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How to get rid of white head acne, i am using deriva bpo gel its not working?

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Scientific Rx: When benzoyl peroxide fails, as it often does, your physician may add topical Clindamycin and/or a topical retinoic acid derivative. The oral contraceptive pill, if it is right for you, may clear you. Your physician has other resources as well. Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

How to get rid of white head acne, i am using deriva bpo gel its not working?

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