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Are Acnes Curable With Antibiotics?
Hi I m 18 and Ive struggle with moderate acne for a few years now. I m currently taking low level antibiotics and have been on this course for them since Jan 2016. They have made my acne better but I m still always getting breakouts.However, two years ago now, I was on the same antibiotics which cleared up my acne, but I stupidity didn t finish the course once they cleared up, and consequency my acne returned. I know this was stupid as all the bacteria will not have been killed as I didn t finish the course.Is it worth me carrying on the antibiotic course when it isn t clearing up my acne? I m just worried if I stop they may come back worse again.Thanks!
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Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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hiii.acne is due to bacterial infection.kindly apply clindamycin ointment over the acne.wash your face often.dont squeeze the pimples.thank you.
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