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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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Burning Sensation from Epiduo Gel

My face is constantly burning from Epiduo Gel, so I don't know what to do. It doesn't seem like it's working either, but I was told it gets worse...

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How Quickly Should Bactrim DS Stop Cystic Acne?

Several tetracyclines have failed ( doxy, mino, solodyn) as have topicals (evoclin, triaz, duac, retin-a, aczone. I started Bactrim DS 3 weeks ago (2x...

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How Long Until I See Results on Tazorac? Or Do I Need Something Else?

I'm still seeing clogged pores/blackheads after 5 weeks of nightly use (the 0.1% strength, gel type). Does this mean it's not effective? Would...

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How Can Sebaceous Bumps Under Skin Be Removed?

I had nodular acne three years ago. After treatment with Accutane and a follow up treatment with Retin-A, my acne is now under control. However, under...

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Will Hyperpigmentation from Benzoyl Peroxide Fade on Its Own?

I applied 10% benzoyl peroxide acne medication on a small area of my face one night, and the next day, I noticed that it was significantly darker. It...

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I Used Tazorac Cream and Had my Face Waxed

I know I am not supposed to do this but I forgot about this side effect since I haven't used Tazorac in a while. The wax peeled a layer of skin...

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Minocycline: Long Lasting or Quick Fix?

I am a 27 year old male with moderate acne my whole life(breakouts more severe once I quit smoking 6 months ago). I eat healthy, well balanced...

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Acne Cysts. Steroid Injections. Any Way to Stop these Cysts From Reoccurring?

I have been getting deep, large acne on my face that I would decribe as cysts. Sometimes they drain on their own and other times they just shrink over...

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