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Miriam Fauzia

These Genetically Engineered Bacteria Might Make Your Acne Disappear

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In the pursuit of beautifully blemish-free skin, many of us may go off the beaten path, spraying a zit with Windex (thanks, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) or the pricer option of slinging 24 karats of gold (yes, actual gold) on our faces. We don’t recommend either of these. A more recent trend has folks microdosing on Accutane, also known as isotretinoin, an oral acne medication that isn’t without serious side effects.

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