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I wash my face with soap it clears..but in a half an hour again my face looks oily. how to control my acne?

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Oil isn't the key: Apply topical benzoyl peroxide, strength and frequency as tolerated. If you are not clear in two weeks, phone your physician who can add something that will clear you. Best wishes.

Dr Messina agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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