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What skin care product for acne works best and are easily available in retailers?

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Retinoids: Some of the factors contributing to acne are hormone imbalances, sebum or "oil" production, reduced skin cell turnover, & bacterial involvement. Exfoliation daily with a glycolic acid product, use of a retinoid and daily sunscreen are all important. Retinoids (retinol is otc) reverse sun damage and fight acne as well as fine lines & wrinkles. More powerful products are available from an md.

Answered 7/23/2013

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Dr. Thomas Rohde answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Many: I like benzoyl peroxide 2 x daily as it kills bacteria in the skin. Add a salycilic acid wash and a non-comedogenic moisturizer and you have a good start. I add tea tree oil to the regimen to apply to pimples when they do arise and i also recommend a high dose vitamin a supplement like vitamedica healthy skin (has 12, 500 iu vit a in it) and as a result i'm using much less Accutane for severe acne!

Answered 10/4/2016

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