Cheap vs. expensive acne treatment: Is it worth it?
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Explores the scientific efficacy, safety, mechanism-of-action, costs and common uses of acne treatments.
Acne vulgaris (otherwise known as acne) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that develops along the face and upper torso for many individuals. While there are many treatment options available for acne, the general public is not well-informed about the health impacts of these products and services. This video explores the scientific efficacy, safety, mechanism-of-action, costs and common uses of three acne treatments in order to determine which method is the best.
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