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Taking birth control for acne, still have blackheads. Any suggestions?
hey there, i m just turning 16 and have struggled with moderate acne since about age 12. my own dermatologist has me on a hormone-controling birth control that has helped immensely, but i still struggle with small blackheads on my nose, between my eyebrows and on my chin . they are small, but seem to gather oil and eventually i break out. they won t go away, even though i m pretty good with my skincare rituals. any suggestions?
Asked On : Sun, 20 May 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I would advise you to stick to your doctor's precription for acne control.
But for blackheads, you may add these suggestions in your skin care routine
use a salicylic acid based face wash as it unclogs pores
Get your comedones extracted by a certified dermatologist atleast once in a month
Apply adapalene gel in night over comedone prone areas.
You may also take few sessions of salicylic acid peels.
HOpe this helped you out.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us.
I would advise you to stick to your doctor's precription for acne control.
But for blackheads, you may add these suggestions in your skin care routine
use a salicylic acid based face wash as it unclogs pores
Get your comedones extracted by a certified dermatologist atleast once in a month
Apply adapalene gel in night over comedone prone areas.
You may also take few sessions of salicylic acid peels.
HOpe this helped you out.
Take care
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