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Is It Better to Drain an Acne Cyst or Do a Cortisone Injection to Reduce Skin Atrophy/scarring?

I've had successful cortisone shots from my dermatologist before, but when visiting my plastic surgeon, with a large cyst, he insisted on trying to...

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...

What is the Best Treatment for Acne Pores on Face?

I have small pores especially on cheek, suggest me the best treatment Laser or peeling? I'll be moving to a new place after 4 months and can't...

Which Medication Heals Post Acne Redness the Best?

1. Differin 2. Hydrocortisone 1% cream 3 Duac topical gel

Is Acanya a Good Treatment for Acne?

Ia acanya a good treatment for acne

Aczone and Dry Skin Can I Moisturize First?

I have been using aczone gel 5% for the last 2 years.but for the last 2 months its been making my skin dry.I started using a non comedogenic...

Hyperpigmentation from Acne on Face, Back and Chest. What To Do?

Hi so ive suffered from acne since i was a teen im now 21. my doctor has gotten my acne under control now but i have so much dark spots all over my...

Pimple Cortizone Injection Didn't Work?

I had a large pimple/cyst and got it injected with cortizone a week ago. The pimple is actually larger now. Since it is a week out, I know it...

Epiduo Gel for Red Spots Under Skin?

I have little red dots underneath the skin. I'm not sure if it's acne or not. Will Epiduo Gel for acne help this?

What Can I Do to Help Boost Collagen and Stop my Face Scarring? (photo)

I have recently had a very bad cystic acne breakout caused by retin a. (I am now using epiduo) since my skin has cleared the red marks are really...

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