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How Do I Reduce Large Pores and Prevent Dark Spots from Acne?

I'm 26 years old and my skin started breaking out very badly when I was 23 years old. I've tried Proactiv but it did not work for me. Right...

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Skin Products That Would Best Help with my Acne?

I have acne problems and it comes and goes. At times it seems to be clearing up, and only brown spots are left on my face, but as my face seems to be...

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Black Women Skin Type With Dark Spots After Acne? What Are My Options? (photo)

I was wondering how do I get rid of ance and dark spots after pimples are popped or gone, My skin breaks out so bad and leave behind black dark spots...

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Hydroquinone Causing Peeling and Pinkness

I have used hydroquinone to lighten dark spots from previous acne, I then rubbed too hard causing my skin's top layer to come off and pus came out. I...

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Natural Remedy for Deep Pores from Acne?

I have deep pores created by acne on one cheek. The skin looks very uneven because of that. Can I have some natural remedy for that?

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Skin Damage Reversible with Young Skin?

When I was 15 I got overwhelmed with one pimple. So I washed my face and than when it was dry I would scratch my whole face while it was flaky, that...

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Safe Exfoliant to Use While on Doryx and Tretinoin?

I am on Doryx 150mg and Tretinoin 0.025%. I am a African American with dark acne spots. Is it ok for me to use Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant for...

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Procedure for Mild Acne and Fine Lines?

I am a 23-year-old female. I have an oily skin with mild acne, but I'm not sure if my skin dries when I use some cosmetics or take some capsules. I...

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Blocked Pores; What Am I Doing Wrong? Overexfoliation? Wrong Scrub?

I have oily skin and am very acne prone, but the activity has decreased significantly in the last year. I exfoliate every other day with Clinique face...

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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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