Question 1

how do i get rid of my acne in the winter? im ok in the summer?

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Winter Acne: Winter can cause a variety of problems for the skin, including dryness or irritation. Unfortunately, dry and cracking skin can exacerbate acne and excessive oil production. Topical prescription medication like epiduo or ziana are helpful.

Question 2

how do i get rid of my acne spots ?

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Benzoyl Peroxide: I would start with an over the counter benzoyl peroxide wash like panoxyl. Be aware that benzoyl peroxide can be irritating to the skin and it can bleach dark clothing. You need to rinse it off very well in the shower. This would be a good start. You can also try otc salicylic acid products. If it doesn't work after 1 month, i would recommend seeing a physician.

Question 3

how do i get rid of my acne? i wash face, shower daily, pin hair up, eat right, rarely touch face, and i don't wear make-up!

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Acne: Start with only using oil free skin care products and buying a tube of topical benzoyl peroxide cream to apply each night. If not improving, see a dermatologist.

Question 4

how do i get rid of my acne scars without surgery?

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Acne scars: Acne scars, like all scars, are permanent. The best you can achieve is that you  make them less visible. Scars being full thickness skin damage, as such, require a fairly aggressive treatment to improve them. Laser resurfacing, done by competent practitioner will give a good result. For smaller areas punch excision or subcision can be done.

Question 5

i have acne and topical creams don't work. i also have a history of eczema and allergies. how do i get rid of my acne?

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Other options: Have you tried all the prescription topicals? Or the combination of benzoyl peroxide and a prescription topical cream or gel? There are also oral and topical antibiotics and Accutane as a last resort. You may also consider laser therapy and/or chemical facial treatments if none of the other medications work. For your eczema you should try a noncomedogenic moisturizer 1-2 times a day.

Question 6

how do i get rid of my acne black heads bumps and zits on my nose?

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Is it really acne?: Over the counter acne products, like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, may help with mild "black heads".  Make sure to use with a gentle cleanser and moisturizer.  Adult acne-like lesions can also be associated with the aging process, rosacea, and other medical conditions or medications. See a derm if you are not improving.

Question 7

how do i get rid of my face acne scars ?...they are a year old !

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Derm consult: A dermatologist can make them less visible, but cannot remove them. Lasers, fillers, microsurgery, abrasion are all available. I've seen women get good results. Hopefully your acne has now vanished or is well-controlled. Good luck.

Question 8

how do i get rid of my baby's baby acne?

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Time: Infantile acne is just a response to the mother's hormones and will fade on it own.  There is no reason to treat it unless it persists past 3 months of age.

Question 9

how do i get rid of acne on my back and shoulders?

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Med: You can get oral antibiotics and topical meds from your dermatologist. You could also be prescribed Isotretinoin if your dermatologist believes in this med.

Question 10

how do i get rid of acne scarring once my acne is gone?

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Fractionated laser : One of the best treatments for acne scarring is fractionated laser.  Depending on your skin color, texture and extent of scarring there are different laser options out there.  A non-ablative fractionated laser like the fraxel re:store or dual has no real downtime, but requires multiple treatments.  A fractionated co2 laser is more aggressive with about a week downtime, but may give faster results.

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How do i get rid of my acne? i wash face, shower daily, pin hair up, eat right, rarely touch face, and i don't wear make-up!

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I have acne and topical creams don't work. i also have a history of eczema and allergies. how do i get rid of my acne?

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How do i get rid of my acne black heads bumps and zits on my nose?

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