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Reviewer: Lauren
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I'm 19 yrs old and in a matter of 4 months my skin took a dramatic turn for the worst. I broke out in millions of tiny bumps under the skin and also had red, painful acne all over my cheeks and forehead. I finally went to my derm who gave me a generic version of Benzaclin. I have been using it for 2 weeks and my skin has gotten worse, but this is a GOOD thing, I learned its part of the healing pro
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Reviewer: Emiking, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had a severe allergic reaction, face swelled
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been using this for 2 months now. The first time I used it, my face was a little red and itchy. The next day, back to normal and I haven't had that reaction again. My skin is clear, oil-free and radiant.
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Reviewer: purple123, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This does work, but lately I have been having stomach issues and I am hoping it is not from this yet it seems very much so like it is(if you have read the more serious side effects) I would be careful and do not use to much.
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Reviewer: birdy, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I only put somewhat, because I have some questions. Can you put this all over your face, just not in spots, because thats what my dr. prescribed, but I think I need it all over. Also, I use finacea (a rosacea cream) on my face at night and cant use both at once, so is this stuff visible? can you put makeup over it? I used to use benzamycin which was very noticable- just wondering- and does it have
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