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Treatment for red marks left by sudden cystic acne outbreak? (Photo)

April 28, 2017
Asked By:dayceking in Singapore, SG

I had a sudden outbreak of severe cystic acne 8 months ago. Have been using Tretinoin since 6 months ago nightly but close to 0 improvement in the red marks. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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