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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?
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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.
Answered 10/30/2016
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