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What is the best way to fix large pores? Oily, red, swollen, rough and blackhead prone skin (Photo)

Safirex
Hello, What is the best way to shrink big pores like mine ?Ive had bad acne maybe 2 years ago and i was using erytromycin lotion to cure it, since then, my skin is UGLY My face is EXTREMELY OILY, RED,SWOLLED,ROUGH,FULL OF BIG PORES. Ive tried everything. ive been taking zinc, vitamin a,c supplements,im taking vit B5 right now and its helping me with oily skin. I would like to ask you what would you suggest me to do. Im thinking about IPL laser, is it good for pores,rough skin and redness ? Thnks

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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