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I wear makeup to hide my acne but that causes acne. any tips? i use something otc with benzoyl peroxide. i struggle keeping it acne free. thanks!
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See your physician: It's time to move you up to a prescription-strength medicine to supplement the benzoyl peroxide (which was a great start). Your physician can probably clear you with topical clindamycin. Tretinoin or something similar. The oral contraceptive pill (if it's right for you) or spironolactone are also possibilities. Good luck and stay proactive.
Answered 12/3/2013
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