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Impossible to Find Benzoyl Peroxide Face Washes?

Does anyone know of any shortages with benzoyl peroxide? I used to get a BP face wash as an Rx from my Doctor. However, one day the pharmacy told me...

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I Am 7 Weeks Post Treatment with Carac Cream for Actinic Keratosis.

The treated area is still fairly pink. What is the maximum length of time it could take to fade to normal skin color? I need to be prepared. Also,...

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Numbness After Scalp Cyst Removal

Why I Still Feel Numbness After the Cyst Removal on my Scalp? The Surgery Was Done More Than Seven Days Ago.

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Is It Normal to Have Numbness and Tingling 5 Months After a Mucocele Removal?

I had a mucocele removed last September. My lip is still numb and tingles when touched. I understand that there was probably some nerve damage. Is...

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Is 20-year-old Hematoma Infected?

Horse riding accident years ago...very large hematoma on left buttock. There has been a lump on that area ever since. This injury happened about 20...

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How Long Does It Take the Vagina to Heal from a Burn/allergic Reaction?

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Are Tissue Fat Loss After Cortisone Injections Permanent or Will It Resolve Fill Itself in Eventualy

I had a small cyst between my breast more so to side of left breast. My MD injected some cortisone 2 weeks ago it seemed to make it slightly smaller...

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Change in Face Due to Hydroquinone/Hydrocortisone Cream (Pictures Included)

In November 2009 I was prescribed a 4% hydroquinone and 1% hydrocortisone cream. After using this cream for a couple of weeks I noticed spontaneous...

How to Fix Holes in Skin from Lamprobe Treatment? (photo)

Hello. I had a lamprobe treatment done 3 weeks ago now and am left with some holes in my skin. Is there anything that can be done to fix this? I went...

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What is a Good Eye Cream for Milia Prone Skin?

Every eye cream or serum I've tried leaves milia around my lower eyelid area. Smaller amounts still cause milia. The milia usually goes away after...

Had a Liquid Nitrogen Removal of a Brown Patch on my Left Cheek Near the Ear. (photo)

The Scab is 99% off but the Area is Now Reddish and slightly raised. Is this to be expected or is there something going on here.

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Epiduo Gel Problems? (photo)

I'm having a couple of side effects from Epudio Gel, which my doctor prescribed to treat my acne. I started it last week, and at first it seemed to...

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Keloid Scars Appearing After Rash

I am in my mid-thirties now and have had keloid scars on my upper back since i was about twenty.The scarring starts off with a rash first...

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What Can Be Done to Fade Redness from Carac Treatment for Actinic Keratosis?

Should the area be kept moist or left dry? Which moisturizer should be used? How long can the area take to fade back to normal? In terms of months? Is...

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Is a Benzyol Peroxide Burn Permanent?

I applied benzyol peroxide to my face after an extremely embarrassing break out. I applied the BP 10% all over my face (stupidly) because the result...

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Can Oily Skin Be Treated Without Accutane?

Oily skin has caused my 10 years with acne (now 24yrs old) Can oily skin be effectively treated without Accutane? Over active sebaceous glands cause...

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Can Retinol Cause Enlarged Pores?

Can retinol cause enlarged pores? i've used it for about a month and orange peel skin look has really come out! I have a glycolic peel 35% in...

Swelling After Milia Extraction

It's been 1 month, how can I get rid of 100% swelling after milia extraction from under the eye area. Its only 90% gone. Will it remain alwys...

Will Accutane Help The Rash-Like Patches On My Face? Other Options?

I have these patches around nose on both sides forcouple months.There r clogged pores underneath.I've been to 2 derms they keep prescribing me...

Indent from Electrodessication for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

I had some hyperplasia spots on my chin treated a week ago. All but the largest spot are healing normally. The largest one is still peeling/scabbing...

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