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What should i do to take care of back acne as a male?
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Serious Rx: Your physician will need to help you. At a minimum, this usually requires a systemic antibiotic such as tetracycline 500 2x/day. You may be a candidate for isotretinoin.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Minocycline: Is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, a long-acting one used mainly to treat acne.
Answered 12/10/2013
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