Acne and teenagers
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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, and muscle pains. In particular, birth defects are possible in the infants of pregnant teenagers taking the medication.
Antibiotics such as erythromycin and...
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