Best Acne Treatment for African American?

I am worried that some acne treatments/medications might cause my skin to lighten.  Is it possible for acne treatments to cause hypopigmentation...

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What Are Hard White Bumps on my Face? White Heads?

Could you tell me what this could be and how to get rid of them. Hard white bumps on my face, that look like they are white heads, but it is hard to...

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How Can I Treat Sudden Pimples or Breakouts?

Pimple breakouts happen like clockwork now that I'm using lots of face makeup (doing stage acting). What's best way to get rid of acne breakouts?

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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...

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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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Does Taking Protein Shakes Cause Acne?

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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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Why at 50 is my Face Breaking out

I am 50 yrs old and on chin I get these red pimples what could be the cause?

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Cystic Nodular Acne After Corticosteroid

Doctor gave me Lameson (something like prednisone) - corticosteroid for my Bell's Palsy. After taking it for 2 months, in my 47yo - acne appear on...

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All in One Treatment for Acne, Broken Capillaries and Large Pores?

I am looking for a facial treatment, but can not decide which would be best for my skin. I am looking for a treatment that can tone down acne lesions,...

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OTC Treatments for Acne, Whiteheads, Blackheads, and Scars?

I've been getting pimples for the past 3 years, and now my acne is getting really bad. Although I don't pop my pimples, they leave hideous marks on my...

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Hydroquinone for Dark Spots and Redness from Acne?

I have a lot of dark spots on my face from acne. Whenever I would get acne it would leave a spot. Not just certain areas, pretty much my whole face is...

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Do Birth Control Pills Affect Acne?

I started breaking out about 2 years ago when I was 24. I never had skin problems before that. I have been taking Yaz birth control for about three...

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Which Birth Control Pill Best Prevents Acne?

I am 30 years old and have struggled with acne since fifth grade. My current pill, Lo/Ovral, helps the acne on my face, but I'm breaking out along...

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Sudden Breakouts of Painful Pimples?

 I am a 30 yr old female. I have sudden breakouts of pimples once in 3 months. The pimples are painful and they leave scars on my face. Kindly...

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What to Do About Facial Cyst?

I have had facial cyst present for over 3 months despite being on Accutane? I have nodule cystic acne and have been on Accutane for 2 1/2 months (20mg...

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Best Foundation for Acne Prone, Hypersensitive Skin?

What is the best foundation for clogged, acne prone, hypersensitive skin? I am 41 years old and suffer from extensive breakouts, very congested skin...

Is Using Epiduo More Frequently Better Than Glytone Peel?

I need a second opinion. I wash my face 2x using Glytone mild face gel. At night, I use epiduo cream. I'm unable to continue 20% Glycolic professional...

Best Acne Treatment with Minimum Recovery Time?

I also have very light thin hair on my face and I started to shave them off because they become visible when I put makeup to cover acne, can that be a...

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How to Eliminate Acne Permanently

Hi, i have acne since 11 years old and it has spread from face to body until now (im 18). I have acne on my face, neck, ears, back and breasts. I dont...

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What to Do About Redness After Fraxel Laser?

I had Fraxel Laser for my acne scarring 6 weeks ago. It was very painful and the redness is really bad and it is still here. I have been told the...

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Treatment for Black Pimple Symptoms?

On my face there is some signs of black pimple. How can I get rid of them? How much treatment will I need to prevent facial scars?

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Treatment for Acne Large Pores and Moles on Sensitive Skin?

I am a 21 year old female who suffered from acne since 12 years old. Fortunately, I only get small pimples here and there now but I am also left with...

How Long for Acne to Resolve Without Accutane?

In 9th grade, my face was almost spotless. Then in 10th grade, I got very severe acne; so bad that I am now planning on taking Accutane asap. I am in...

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Treatment for Recurrent Acne?

My acne is reccuring only on right side of my face. The left side is getting healthier with no blemishes while using the current product. I also have...

Is There a Procedure to Pull Face Back to Fix Scar?

I am 35 years-old, female. I have a severe scar on my L cheek 1" long from cystic acne. It's lumpy & I tried collagen before but the results...

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How to Control Breakouts While on Anti-aging Regimen?

I have been using Clenziderm (Normal to Oily) for 3 months now, and it has noticeably helped with the acne/breakouts that I've been battling for...

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Is Omnilux Clear-u for at Home Use Safe and Effective?

Is Omnilux Clear-U for at home use treatment of acne safe and effective? What are the long term risks/side effects? Tylie

Female With Super Bad Acne on Face and Chest. What Can I Do to Get Rid of This? (photo)

Hi, I am only 19 years old and I have suffered from really bad acne all my life. I am so insecure and embarrassed about it. I have tried everything on...

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Is It Safe to Use Hydrogen Peroxide on the Face?

I'm referring to the 3% kind found in stores. I've heard that it is great for treating acne and can lighten the dark spots left behind by acne...

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How Can I Get Rid of a Spot/bump with Encapsulated Pus in It?

Over the summer I broke out. Recently, my acne has started to heal, but I have two spots on my cheek where a pimple began to form, but never came to a...

Is Photo-sensitivity from Tetracycline Permanent?

I have been taking Apo-Tetra (Tetracycline) for 3 weeks now and I noticed that one of the side effects is photo-sensitivity. Is the photo-sensitivity...

Best Treatment for Someone with Recurring Acne?

I have pcos and never had to many of the symptoms just a mild case only missed periods but sense being pregnant with my first child 5yrs ago i started...

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Is It Normal to Break out After Getting the PDT Treatment?

I am a seventeen year old male and I got the PDT treatment one week ago. I am now breaking out on my face in places I did not have acne before, is...

Acne on Buttocks, Face and Shoulders

My buttocks are in black colour, rest of the body is wheatish.my problem is ,acne on buttocks are troubling me, im 23 female. besides this i have...

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Persistent Acne and Hyperpigmentation: How Can I Permanently Resolve it?

I have been on all oral medication that you can think of and topicals like Differin etc. The second I stop and ween of off it the acne comes back...

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I Had a Terrible Case of What Appears to Be Acne After my Peeling. Is This Common?

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Currently, on 4th Month of 2mg/kg Isotretinoin. Can Lowering Dose Cause Flare?

My doctor is saying that I should lower my dose due to some red rashes of my cheeks. I know from my course that each time I raise the dose there's...

I Had 1000 Rads to my Face for Acne. Will This Affect Scarring with Fraxel Treatment??

I was told in 1997 that CO2 laser may cause inability to heal as a result of having 1000 rads to my face for acne treatment 40 years ago.What about...