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Can you tell me about the best way to get rid of dark spots, from popping shave bumps.?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stop popping them: A steroid cream might be applied to decrease inflammation. Exfoliation may be recommended to remove dead skin cells with retinoids. For secondary infections your physician may recommend oral or topical antibiotics.

Answered 5/23/2015

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