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What is the best treatment for blackhead?

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You are on it: The best medicine for this are the retinoids as I see you are already on. Other than that, using facial products that are non "comedogenic" and they will usually be marketed as such. Stay away from oil based makeup and use moisturizer to avoid drying out your skin. Good luck!

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Answered 1/22/2017

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