Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

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Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most universal and sometimes distressing experiences during adolescence is the development of acne, a skin condition that results from the plugging of hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells. For some individuals whose acne is resistant to topical therapies, systemic antibiotics are used to help to alleviate symptoms and clear up the skin.

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