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I have thin skin on my cheeks area. I can clearly see my blood vessels. I want visibly clear skin (Photo)

deel6Sep 27, 2015
I have thin skin on my cheeks 2years ago i had bad acne but after that i was getting good burning sensation all the time in my cheeks and spots are red and my thin skin make it look so bad i can see clearly my blood vessels network i want visibly clear skin i love to go out with out make up i am getting married in December and i am so depressed and sometimes feel as a psyco patient please help me out please

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Answered on Feb 11, 2016
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Dr. Angela Bowers, MD
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Answered on Sep 28, 2015
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Dr. John Landi, MD
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