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Best over counter products severe acne blemishes
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. JUDY WASHINGTONanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Depends: It really depends on your skin type. Oil of olay, roc and nivea have great products. You can go to any of the drug stores that have a specialist and... Read More
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Dr. Seema Patelanswered
Holistic Medicine 29 years experience
OTC acne products: Typically if your scars do not recede in a few months you should invest in physician grade products that can help improve your acne and prevent scarri... Read More
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6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Emergency Medicine 48 years experience
PIH: or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
You might want to try Azelaic acid, which works for both acne and PIH.
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500 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
No one knows but...: I know of no formal research on this so it is impossible to say what is "the best" but there are many home remedies including apple cider vinegar, cal... Read More
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1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Benzoyl peroxide: For treatment of acne, any brand of over-the-counter Benzoyl Peroxide Gel or cream is quite helpful. An acne "wash" is not needed. If desired, a docto... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sinclairanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Salicylic acid /BPO: Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are the main active ingredients in most of the over the counter acne medications. You choose what strength you wan... Read More
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5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Benzoyl peroxide: It is your best friend. Use as tolerated. If you're not clear in two weeks, you will need prescription-strength rx.
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4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Scubaanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27 years experience
cystic acne: Acne is often difficult to treat, but the misconception is that scarring from acne can be 'medicated' away. It can't. While acne is always treated wit... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitzanswered
21 years experience
Otc options: There are two primary otc products...Those with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide...Both are good starts to treat acne.
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lana Longanswered
Dermatology 35 years experience
Cetaphil: The cleanser is gentle and won't aggrevate acne, although it has nothing in it to actually treat acne. If you are looking for a product to hep with a... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ayman Omaranswered
Specializes in Neurology
Acne: Hi,
There are several commercially available products but generally, good skin hygiene includes washing frequently with a mild soap and drying. Ointme... Read More
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972 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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