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If clogges pore produce white substance, can i rub it away?

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Skin cleansers: There are skin cleansers you can use that will help you. They are over the counter

Answered 2/28/2016

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Keep it clean: A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. Keratin (skin debris) combines with oil to block the follicle. A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed by skin (whitehead), and occur with or without acne. Keeping your face clean and not oily is the key. http://www.webmd.com/beauty/skin-glow-13/minimize-pores

Answered 9/18/2016

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If clogges pore produce white substance, can i rub it away?

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