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Im suffering from acne on my face and back, i have bad scaring, black heads and at times pimples like boils. i have tried retin a, but after birth the acne started again. i was advised to go on yaz prevrntion tablets with flucloxacillin 250mg twice a day
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Try it: Birth control pills have been used to regulate hormone levels for patients that suffer from acne. Consult with your OB/GYN or primary physician. Hope this helps.
Answered 11/27/2017
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