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I used to have barely any acne, but i started a bad habit of picking at my skin. this has caused a lot more acne than ever, in places where ive never had it. is it possible for it to return to normal if i stop, or have i partially ruined my skin?
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Possible improvement: It is possible your skin can return to normal if you strictly stop picking and popping, but it is also possible that things have progressed to the point that you will need dermatologic intervention to get back to where you were. You have spread bacteria all over your face and irritated many glands, so may take a dermatologist to improve things. Stop picking, if not better in 1-2 months, see derm.
Answered 11/29/2020
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