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A member asked:

I used fresh lemon juice to get rid of my pimples, now my face has tiny bumps and so itchy. is this from the lemon juice which i used for 3 days?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Possibly: You certainly could be reacting to the acid in the juice.

Answered 10/18/2016

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