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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have hypersensitive, acne prone and clogged pores and extremely oily skin. how many times should i wash my face daily ?

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Dr. Otto Placikanswered

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Gentle cleansers : Usually a gentle cleanser such as Cetaphil or basis soap twice a day with light mechanical (fingertip) cleansing is sufficient

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