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I'm 23 and have bad skin, i eat healthy and exercise, i also wash my face daily. whatshould i do to stop acne? it makes me very self conscious.

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acne: It depends what type of acne you have; mild, moderate or severe? Cyctic or nodular? If mild just use otc benzoil peroxide 10% and clean with salicylic acid wiping pad daily. If severe, please see dermatologist.

Answered 7/3/2015

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