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What is this on my face? (Photo)

yur0000Jul 31, 2024
I have never had this in my life and it came a few months ago. I went to a plastic surgeon and they couldn't see any cysts or anything because I'm on Accutane right now. Its very annoying and I just want to figure it out

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