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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Acne treatments are aimed at several factors that play a role in the development of pimples: clogged hair follicles, excess oil production, bacteria and inflammation. Depending on the severity or type of acne, doctors will recommend one or more topical or oral medication. Click on the links above to read about some of the most common treatments.";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Benzoyl peroxide is applied topically to kill the bacteria associated with acne and help dry the skin. It is usually recommended for mild cases of acne. It is also available in stronger doses with a prescription.";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Salicylic acid helps cut down the abnormal shedding of cells lining the hair follicles. It also helps unclog pores. It is available in many acne products, including cleansers, lotions, creams and pads.";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Sulfur is applied to the skin to unclog pores and help break down blackheads and whiteheads. It is often combined with salicylic acid or resorcinol in medicated creams, ointments and bar soaps.";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Like sulfur, with which it is often used, resorcinol opens clogged pores and helps break down blackheads and whiteheads.";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Antibiotics can be used topically or orally. They fight breakouts by clearing the skin of bacteria. Topical antibiotics, such as clindamycin, are limited in their ability to penetrate the skin and kill bacteria deep in the pores, so they are usually prescribed for less severe cases of acne. Oral antibiotics, such as tetracycline, are usually more effective because they circulate throughout the body and into the oil-producing glands. They are generally reserved for more severe cases of acne after topical treatments have failed, however, because they have more serious side effects, such as reducing the effectiveness of birth control pills and fostering the growth of yeast infections in women.  ";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "Vitamin A derivates, called retinoids, can be used topically to help unclog pores by speeding up the shedding of skin layers. Retin-A is probably the best-known retinoid, but since it often causes redness and irritation, two new milder preparations — Retin-A Micro and Differin — are now being prescribed. For very severe cases of acne that haven’t responded to other treatments, Accutane, an oral retinoid that works by shrinking the oil-producing glands, is available. But Accutane carries the potential for serious side effects, including birth defects if a woman becomes pregnant.";

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acne_treat_wb3[i-1].body = "In some women, acne is caused by over-production of male sex hormones called androgens, which cause excessive oil production. For these patients, the estrogen in birth control pills can help suppress androgen production in the ovaries. Doctors also may prescribe female patients antiandrogen drugs, such as spironolactone, which counteract the hormones’ effects.";

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