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Topical Acne Treatments

November 1, 2021

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  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Skin Conditions During Pregnancy, 2020, https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
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