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I began using the ordinary aha30% bha2% peeling solution, the ordinary niacinamide and head and shoulders smooth and silky shampoo on my forehead for fungal acne. it's been a week and i started noticing more acne on my chin and forehead is it normal?

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Dr. Tarun Jain answered

Avoid head shoulders: Don’t use head and shoulders - it is toxic and destroys good microbiome that are needed to maintain skin health. Use a gentle soap like dove.

Answered 11/14/2020

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A member asked:

I began using the ordinary aha30% bha2% peeling solution, the ordinary niacinamide and head and shoulders smooth and silky shampoo on my forehead for fungal acne. it's been a week and i started noticing more acne on my chin and forehead is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarun Jain answered

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