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Hi doctor, iam facing acne problem on chin for almost an year now, it becomes red, then after using benzoyl, it dries up but again another red pimple?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Easy to treat: Squeeze the pimple enough to evacuate it fully, wash your face and allpy clindamycine solution 1%. Use solution on face as soon as you see a new pimple and it may reverse the process.

Answered 1/19/2013

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, iam facing acne problem on chin for almost an year now, it becomes red, then after using benzoyl, it dries up but again another red pimple?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Jan answered

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