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What's best to unclog underarm pores? i tried a very strong roll on deodorant called driclor and have been left with awful smelling dry armpits?

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Do you: Do you have blackheads on your underarms? If so then a retinoid like Retin-A could be used.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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