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Acne problem

2025-08-20 14:59:12
Hi consulted Dermatology but she recommended topical cream When asked for some oral medication asked to consult doc I got reply from one Pediatric doc to send pics of pimple Plz chk n suggest (14 years old weight 47 Kg) Any vitamin c or zinc tablet
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Topical cream better for acne than oral . Continue tat cream .
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Vitamin C and zinc will not help for acne .

Answered2025-08-23 13:27:08

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