How do I get rid of scars from skin picking and keep the bumps from coming back?

February 13, 2019
Asked By:daisey10144 in Fall River, MA

I have bumps on my face and body that happen when my hair grows in. I used to skin pick so I have scars all over. I am trying to stop the bumps on my face and get rid of the scars. Retinol, hyraluronic, and vitamin C haven’t worked. I just ordered a cleanser with glycolic and salicylic acid. What do I do after the cleanser? Do I use a salicylic serum? What will get rid of the scars?

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Answer: Salicylic acid for skin bumps

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