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Acne - FAQ
What should I avoid?
Created: Monday, July 19, 2004

  • greasy (oily) cosmetics, namely preparations that leave your face shiny following application
  • antiseptic soaps
  • antiseptic scrubs
  • granular scrubs (such as Brasivol®)
  • exfoliating implements (such as Buff-Puff)
  • topical cortisone - containing preparations (such as Neo-Medrol lotion®)
  • squeezing of skin lesions
  • scratching of skin lesions
  • picking of skin lesions

 
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