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I've been experiencing bad cystic acne for the past year. it comes and goes but it has worsened since early of this year. pls help?

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Help is available: We have terrific treatments for cystic acne. Some are topical others oral medications. Contact a board certified dermatologist in your area. They may give you medicines like differin, (adapalene) duac, and minocycline. There are lots of options. You don't need to live with this.

Answered 4/18/2013

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