A 37-year-old member asked:
Is it a goof idea to use tea tree oil to get rid of acne?
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Dr. Arlo Milleranswered
Dermatology 17 years experience
Good luck: I don't think its very reliable, woudn't expect it to work for anything but very mild acne, and lately i've been seeing lots of people that have become allergic to it.
If you don't need anything strong, it might be worth a try.
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