A 23-year-old member asked:
Hiw to get rid.of acne?
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Dr. Michelle Chambersanswered
Dermatology 41 years experience
Treatment of acne: The primary problem is clogged pores that can be due to excessed oil production. Insufficient exfoliation to keep the pores open and the bacterial composition of the skin. The treatments for acne address these issues. Benzoyl peroxide is antibacterial and reduces inflammation. Sal acid exfoliates the skin. If you don't respond to these products see your dermatologist.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What works to get rid of acne once and for all?
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
See Dermatologist: Best to be seen by a well experienced board-certified dermatologist; nothing replaces in person history and physical when it comes to good medical care/recommendations. Best wishes.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
How can I get rid of acne for good!?
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
See Dermatologist: Best to be seen by a well experienced board-certified dermatologist; nothing replaces in person history and physical when it comes to good medical care/recommendations. Best wishes.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How can I get rid of constant acne?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide 5% 2x/day has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician for prescription-strength treatment appropriate for you. Acne is a serious, non-lifestyle-related disease that eventually self-cures and must be managed until then. Best wishes.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How can I actually get rid of acne?
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Dr. Elliot Duboysanswered
Plastic Surgery 46 years experience
Time: Fortunately, acne is self limiting. How do you know that it is acne? Irresponsible of me to offer a diagnosis - might i suggest seeing your family physician?
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I have acne and i want to get rid of it, how can I get rid of it?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: If you can take the oral contraceptive pill, this may be enough. Otherwise, if topical benzyl peroxide as tolerable has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physican. Pop / home remedies will disappoint you. Best wishes.
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