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I get pimples before my periods..and they do not go away. also the scars still remain for months now. can u please suggest effective medication?

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Dr. Emily Altman answered

Scarring acne: If acne is leaving scars, it needs to be treated with oral medications that can be prescribed by your dermatologist. Unfortunately there are no over the counter medications that will help acne with scarring. It's also important not to squeeze acne as it can worsen the scarring.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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A member asked:

I get pimples before my periods..and they do not go away. also the scars still remain for months now. can u please suggest effective medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emily Altman answered

Dr Levine agreed

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