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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dermatologists plz help. anytime i use a salicylic acid cleanser (of any %, or type\brand) my skin burns and darkens dramatically if i continue usage. but, i swapped to salycilic acid leaveon products and it helps my skin texture w/out any problems?

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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered

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Answered Jan 09, 2023

Dr. Stanley Katz commented

Dermatology 49 years experience

If there are sig problems with the wash, it's wise to avoid it. If you have acne, you might benefit from a tretinoin cream along with very low dose of a benzoyl peroxide wash. See dermatologist.

Jan 10, 2023

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