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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...