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My skin is very oily and have lots of white heads on my face. how to get rid of them? please advise.

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Tretinoin: For oily skin with a lot of whiteheads, my first choice would be topical tretinoin.

Dr Baudy IV agreed

Answered 3/2/2013

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A member asked:

My skin is very oily and have lots of white heads on my face. how to get rid of them? please advise.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Dr Baudy IV agreed

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