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Facial scarring after acne
Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples. Although it might be tempting to do this, it can lead to skin infections and scarring.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Describe the disorder called facial scarring after acne.?
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Dear dr. How reduce acne scar on face? I try many things but no use please help me ?
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