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Glycolic Vs. Salicylic Acid - Which Peel is Better for Acne?
I have light to moderate acne, and a friend suggested that I start getting monthly chemical peels. I've read up on glycolic acid peel and...
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What's the Best Back Acne Treatment?
I HATE the back acne (backne) breakout i've had for too long. What really works best to get rid of back acne? Is the back acne treatment the...
7 doctor answers | 1 community comment
What's the Best Acne Treatment?
My Proactiv acne routine isn't working well enough for acne. My acne is pretty bad and painful. Are there acne treatments that are best to...
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Can Acne Corticosteroid Injections Cause Pitted Skin?
I received a corticosteroid injection in an acne cyst and now my skin is pitting in several areas around the injection site. Is this a common...
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Does a Sun Tan Really Get Rid of Acne?
I have moderate acne on my face and back since I was a teenager, and my mother has always told me that I should go tanning or lay out to get rid of it...
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Best Solution for Butt Acne?
Since I was a teenager, I've had lots of acne on my butt. I drink lots of water, eat healthy, bathe frequently, change my clothes and sheets, don't...
3 doctor answers | 3 community comments
Does Accutane Work for Hormonal Acne?
I have pretty bad acne but it seems to flare up in cycles so I'm guessing it is brought on by my hormones. If I go on Accutane, will it stop the...
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Laser Resurfacing for Acne and Blackheads?
I've decided to look into laser resurfacing. I'm blonde and fair skinned and have big pores from adolescent and adult acne. I still get a lot of...
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Next Option to Try if Accutane Doesn't Work?
My daughter has done two rounds of Accutane (5 months each round) and the acne is back in full force. It clears up beautifully and then after about 5...
4 doctor answers | 1 community comment
What Can Be Done for Acne on Back and Buttocks?
What would you do about this type of acne on the back and buttocks? I've tried topical and oral antibiotics, but nothing seems to work (Creases in the...
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