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I get these huge spots/pimples on my face and arms. my skin feels grainy with loads of blackheads. help?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get serious Rx: When it's this extensive, you'll need prescription-strength rx assuming this actually is acne. With this many blackheads, a retinoic acid preparation is likely to be helpful in combination with some other medication, probably systemic.

Dr Mendizabal agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I get these huge spots/pimples on my face and arms. my skin feels grainy with loads of blackheads. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Mendizabal agreed

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