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Illustrations
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Alternative names
Illustrations
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
Blackheads (comedones)
Blackheads (comedones) close-up
Acne, cystic on the chest
Acne, cystic on the face
Acne, vulgaris on the back
Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
Acne, cystic on the back
Acne
Alternative names
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Acne and teenagers
Information
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For the full article, see acne.
Only severe cases of acne should be treated with drugs such as Accutane. People taking Accutane and similar drugs need to be closely monitored. There are serious potential side effects, such as headaches, joint pains, muscle pains. In particular, birth defects are possible in the infants of pregnant teenagers taking the medication.
Antibiotics such as erythromycin and tetracycline are not as risky, but may produce side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, or vaginal yeast infections.
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