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    acne problem

    They are more likely hormonal and can last for a couple of years, unfortunately.
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    Help!

    I've had good luck with Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Souffle. It faded my red marks pretty fast. The Neutrogena Acne Mark Fading Peel is also good.
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    How can I cover acne as a male?

    You can use concealers to cover up temporarily. Lots of drugstore branRAB available. The best I've used is Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage concealer. It's not drugstore and is only available online or at high end stores like Sephora.
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    salicylic acid

    Salicylic acid or BHA actually can penetrate the skin/pore. It's AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) that can't penetrate the skin/pore. Salicylic acid can exfoliate inside the pore as well on the surface of the skin. It penetrates into the pore which contains sebum and exfoliate the dead skin cells that...
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    tazorac gel for scars?

    Tazorac can fade red marks but because it can be irritating for the skin, it can make your skin red and therefore makes it look like your scars are worse. That's why your face looks less red when you use a moisturizer. Overtime Tazorac will fade the marks but you may have to use a moisturizer...
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    do dermatologists look at the whole body?

    No, only if you have acne all over the body.
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    home microdermabrasion

    I use 3 squirts, for the whole face, neck. Any excess I put it on the back of my hanRAB -it keeps them look good.
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    how to prevent acne

    A home remedy I can think of is aspirin mask. Get some generic aspirin tablets (the uncoated kind is better), mesh 4 or5 and mix with a few drops of water to make a paste. Leave it on your face for 10 - 15 minutes and rinse off. You can do this once a day or every other day, or every 2 days...
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    What's the best thing to do in this case?

    You can get tea tree oil in many health food stores like GNC.
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    Silkia Camellia Oil question

    I had no breakout but some here did. Everyone's different and you really don't know how your skin reacts until you use it. Also not all oils are bad for the skin. Some oils are acutally helpful in clearing the skin up, reducing blemishes, scars, blackheaRAB and what not. One reason is oil...
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    Are These Dots Scars or What?

    Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Souffle helped fade my red marks a lot.
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    Dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon

    I would say a cosmetic surgeon would be more qualified. But be sure you find out all the info you need before taking the plunge. I have not heard of many success stories. Ice pick scars are very difficult and require a long time to treat. They aren't something that can be removed 100% with just...
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    how to use cetaphil

    Cetaphil has many products, different cleansers and moisturizers. Which one?
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    oily skin!!!

    I've read Spiro helps. Also take some saw palmetto extract. I have frienRAB that took it and they said it has really helped their oily skin.
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    acne

    If your acne is minor, you can use products containing Benzoyl Peroxide. If it's serious, see a doctor for prescriptive medicines. Use a cleanser with Salicylic Acid. Do daily exfoliating with a gentle facial scrub or home microdermabrasion cream. I don't know what kind of products are availale...
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    Acne Scarring

    Are they just hyperpigmentation marks? Try the Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Souffle. It faded my red marks very fast. If they are indents, it takes a long time to make them disappear. The best I've used are Silkia camellia oil and Epidermx microdermabrasion. I had 5 dents on my forehead that were...
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    Acne

    Tea Tree Oil is indeed great for spot treating acne.
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    BP or Salicylic Acid?

    For me BP works faster as a spot treatment and SA better as a regular routine to keep skin clear.
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    How to fade scars and deal with overall redness

    Azelaic acid is supposed to be quite good for redness and fade red marks. Go for it. For myself I have had good results with AHA by Alpha Hydroxy.
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    skin

    Use a BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) product. It's also known as salicylic acid.
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