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What's the best way to treat broken capillaries from acne?

tbag1979Feb 9, 2015
I have areas of broken capillaries on my cheeks from acne, will an exfoliating mitten (Baiden Mitten) make these worse? Will use of Epiduo make it worse? Will dermaroller and Vit C serum help fade the redness away?

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