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What are some excellent topicals for clogged pores and red dots?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

CLOGGED PORE RED DOT: CLOGGED PORES CAN BE DUE TO STUFF YOU ARE APPLYING TO YOUR FACE! CLEANSE WITH AN ACNE CLEANSER. RED DOTS WHERE?

Answered 6/14/2015

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