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Im getting blackheads and whiteheads around my nose is it normal?

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Blackheads: Whiteheads and blackheads are a normal part of the skin of the nose reponding to hormones. The best creams for it is retinoids such as Retin-A but watch for irratation and it may take awhile to work.

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Answered 1/10/2015

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