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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...

14 doctor answers

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...

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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...

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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...

1 doctor answer

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...

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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...

4 doctor answers

Fraxel Vs Photodynamic Therapy: Which is Better for Acne or Acne Scars?

I'm a 38-year-old Mexican female suffering from cystic acne since 2 years ago. I was given cortisone injections, but it left some wide pits....

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What is the Best Laser Acne Treatment?

I am really close to deciding on professional acne treatment like a laser. is there a laser that you recommend best for acne clearing?

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Can Benzoyl Peroxide Cause Acne to Worsen?

Why does my acne get worse any time I use products that may contain Benzoyl peroxide?I have struggled with acne for 4 years now, and I tried using...

1 doctor answer

Will Fraxel Re:pair Clear Acne on Asian Skin?

Hi, I'm an asian male, between a 3 to a 4 on the Fitzpatrick scale. I have acne scarring as a result of the accutane I went on a couple of years ago....

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Acne Treatment for Large Chest Acne?

I'm from Malaysia, and I have some large acne on my chest. I went to lots of doctors to have it checked, but the advice I got didn't make any sense....

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BBL or Laser Treatment for Multiple Skin Problems?

I'm going on my second consult with a new doctor this Friday for a skin evaluation. First doctor said I needed a BBL (literally a 30-second consult)....

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Hydroquinone for Acne Scars?

Does Hydroquinone help clear face or just prevent any damage?I have redness and dark purplish-like spots left from acne and I'm still just a teenager....

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Will Acanya Gel Be More Effective Than Accutane?

I was on Accutane 3 yrs ago. My acne has come back with a kick, not as bad as before. I'm sick of this. So my dermatologist prescribes Acanya Gel...

1 doctor answer

Best Acne Treatment for Cystic Acne?

I have an acne cyst, and it's very sore and inflamed. I don't have terrible acne. I get pimples now and then, but nothing this severe. I was wondering...

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