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Does valtrex (valacyclovir) help with bad acne on back and chest or acned break outs period?
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No: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral used to treat herpes and does not treat bacteria associated with acne.
Answered 12/10/2013
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No: Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral and will not help acne which is bacterial in nature.
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