Hi I was prescribed by my dermatologist to take 1000 iu's of vitamin a everyday for 2 weeks (2 x 25,000 iu vit a capsules for morning and evening). Will it cure my acne? And is not it bad for my body? Considering its above the recommended dosage amount but only taken at short term (2 weeks)?

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