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My skin is very textured and congested. i use tretnoin and salycilic acid to clean out spores but it doesnt work what can i try? what other products. i have dry skin and sensitive acne prone skin?
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Would follow up with dermatology .There are a variety of treatments including topical or oral antibiotics ( clindamycin , erythromycins , tetracyclines, dapsone) . azelaic acid, chemical peels or lasers https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12233-acne
Answered 5/1/2023
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