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A member asked:
Can i get a safe antibiotic for a pregnant woman to treat acne. i've never had such painful pimple. this is depressing me and making me want to just stay all day crying. please i've used salicylic acid, azelic acid, benzoyl peroxide already?
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See a Dr.: Any treatment with a prescription medication has to be done through a local doctor who can evaluate your acne problem and prescribe a medication to a local pharmacy. We are in the US and cannot write prescriptions for anywhere overseas.
Answered 12/14/2020
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