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Hello...i'm having acne, however i got rid of them a lot by olive oil....though i'm having acne holes left in my face help me get rid of them..thanks..

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See a dermatologist: Olive oil is good on salads. It does nothing for acne.

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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