Independence, PA
A 25-year-old female asked:
2 days of using 2% salicylic acid wash on my face. acne is getting worse. i heard that's normal while it cleans the pores then it will get better?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yelena Kipervasanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Reassurance : Yes, you heard actually right. You need to continue minimal as a week for using salicylic acid wash to clean the skin for some improving in developing new acne. It is not magic,! You have to keep doing this for months.
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