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Hi,i have these blackish dots on my skin and when i squeeze them they come out. how to i get rid of these dots? and there mostly on my thighs.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Salicylic acid: OTC 3% salicylic acid will help keratosis pilaris. You will need to ASK FOR IT in a pharmacy. A gel or cream. A cream for dry skin may also be helpful.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Hi,i have these blackish dots on my skin and when i squeeze them they come out. how to i get rid of these dots? and there mostly on my thighs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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