Can the doctor prescribe medicine for acne?
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The can and often do. If the condition is serious, see a dermatologist. They are more familiar with the different types of acne and the proper medications to treat the condition. I am a pharmacist.
Yes antibiotics are used for acne and any doc can prescribe them. Acne is caused by the staph bacteria coming to fight off the dirt an oil that clog the pores.
Yes metro-cream or metro-gel or accutane, tetracycline antibiotic. Ask your Dr or dermatologist about them.
Your Doctor can authorize you to see a dermatologist which will determine your kind / source of acne and prescribe a medication from there.
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