What treatment can help my discoloration, large pores, and acne for young skin? (Photos)

September 20, 2016
Asked By:d_feh in Miami, FL

My pores are very large and are always clogged. I have bad discoloration on my chin and cheeks from acne scars. I'm 21 and have noticed since 16 that my skin just keeps getting worse and the pores on my cheeks have significantly enlarged. I've never gotten a professional treatment done and was considering IPL but was not sure if that's the correct route to go. I've tried many prescribed medication such as doxycycline pills, retinol cream, tretinoin cream and tretinoin gel.

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May 16, 2023

Answer: LaseMD treatments can help minimize the appearance of large pores and acne

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: LaseMD treatments can help minimize the appearance of large pores and acne

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September 24, 2016

Answer: Skin Treatments

Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 24, 2016

Answer: Skin Treatments

Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 29, 2017

Answer: Treating pores and discolorations

May 29, 2017

Answer: Treating pores and discolorations

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Answer: Halo can be the answer

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