A 40-year-old member asked:
How can i get rid of small pimples on my face?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: Mild disease like this can usually be cleared in two weeks or so by topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have pimples on my face and they are a lot, how do I get rid of them?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: If two weeks on over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide doesn't clear you, get with your physician. You may be a rx for a topical retinoic acid derivative, the oral contraceptive pill (if you're female), topical clindamycin, a systemic antibiotic such as tetracycline, or a dermatology referral for possible isotretinoin. All acne is manageable today; it's not a hygiene or lifestyle problem. We can help.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have pimples on my face how to get rid of them?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: If two weeks on over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide doesn't clear you, get with your physician. You may be a rx for a topical retinoic acid derivative, the oral contraceptive pill (if you're female), topical clindamycin, a systemic antibiotic such as tetracycline, or a dermatology referral for possible isotretinoin. All acne is manageable today; it's not a hygiene or lifestyle problem. We can help.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 1, 2014
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