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Acne and skin lightening treatment

2017-06-08 09:41:00
I have severe cystic acne 2 years back and for getting rid of it doctors has given me the treatment which includes isotretion .So from last 1 and half years i am taking this medicine and my acne is completely gone as well as my skin color has also improved.But now i wanted to stop this medication.
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