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I just started curing itchy pimples on my face with lemon and now my face is drying. is it normal? when will i stop it?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Citric acid: Lemon juice contains about 5-6% citric acid. You may want to consider a non-comedogenic moisturizer to minimize the dryness or dilute the lemon juice.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Better Rx: There are much better ways to deal with acne than using lemon. If topical benzoyl peroxide as a preventative has not worked, your physician can give you something to add that's stronger.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I just started curing itchy pimples on my face with lemon and now my face is drying. is it normal? when will i stop it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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