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A member asked:
Can salicylic acid exfoliant washes cause an initial breakout or 'purging' period? if so, for how long usually? ive been clearing in some spots using it but breaking out in the spots i was more prone to having blackheads in. its purging them maybe?
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Salicylates : Salicylate acid exfoliants can sometimes cause an irritant skin reaction. Futhrmore, a subset of individuals can develop allergy to these products. The historical pattern of symptoms is the key to diagnosis.
Answered 7/30/2015
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