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Is mandelic acid effective at treating acne and whiteheads? how effective is it in comparison to benzoyl peroxide?
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Mandelic acid/acne: Mandelic acid is a weak acid that may help in acne but in my opinion the medical literature is more favorable to benzoyl peroxide for acne therapy... Best to see a dermatologist in person.
Answered 5/20/2016
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