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TCA Peel for Razor Bumps on light skinned African American?

I've had these bumps for a couple of months now. I've used many acne scrubs and treatments, but none seem to be working. I think they are...

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Large Pores and Pitted Scars?

I'm a 32 yr old African American female with a fair skin complexion. I have large pores and what appears to be pitted scars? My texture on my cheeks...

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Ethnic Skin Care Tips

I have what some would say is "ethnic skin" type. Lots of skin care information is for white tone only. What are tips for having great skin...

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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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How to Get Rid of Skin-Colored Forehead Bumps?

I am a 32yr old black woman, with these skin colored bumps on my forhead. I use a face wash prescribed by the doctor it was working but for the past...

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Is It OK to Use Anti-aging Creams at a Young Age?

Recently i was using the neutrogena scrub but while i was using it i was scrubbing my face way to hard with it an i used it almost everyday an it...

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How to Correct Uneven Skin Tone?

If someone of an African background has a darker shade of skin on the higher part of the cheek bone. It starts from the eyelids to the cheek bone....

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What Can I Use to Help my Blotchy Skin?

I am a 21 year old African american female. Up until probably a year or two ago, i have noticed some discoloration in my skin, specifically on my face...

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Does Anyone Have Pictures of a Dermatofibroma Removed by Excision?

I have five dermatofibromas. Also I'm black, so they are really dark. I saw a dermatologist who treated me with topical steriods (clobetasol mainly),...

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African American with Large Pores and Oily Skin

I am an African American with very oily skin and very large pores. I have been using Tazorac cream and Clindagel for over 2 years now. During the...

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