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Try Over-the-Counter Medications First

While some moms swear by Proactiv, which is a nonprescription acne treatment system, others, including Sharyl R., say it wasn't effective for their teens' acne, and even more say it's expensive. Jennifer R. says her daughter's doctor recommended a simple (and cheaper) over-the-counter product containing benzoyl peroxide, like La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser ($15).

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