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Systemic Medication

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Updated January 22, 2008

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Definition:

A course of therapy that consists of taking medication orally or by injection. Systemic medications affect the whole body.

Common systemic medications used as acne treatments include Accutane (isotretinoin), oral antibiotics, and oral contraceptives.

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