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Can I take acne medication while having laser hair removal treatments? (photo)

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JavariakhalidOct 2, 2017

I have acne prone skin bit I haven't faced such a situation before I am having alot of breakouts around my mouth these are basically whiteheads which turn into pimples it's been going on for almost two weeks now ...I am having laser hair removal treatments aswell ...my question is this that can I take any acne medication while having laser hair removal treatments??

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