Facial and chest burn from acne drug

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Asked for Male, 18 Years

In my sophomore year of high school, I had overflowing and irritating acne on my face, back and chest. I eventually grew so angry and impatient with the way that I looked, that I would sometimes dig my nails or scrape off the white pores I would see off of my chin and chest. Unaware that I had done this, my dermatologist prescribed me Retin-A for m

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Dr. Pushpa K R Dermatosurgeon 10 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pushpa K R

Dermatosurgeon 10 yrs exp Bangalore

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Initially you wil have those symptoms of irritation... With time it settles down... Keep patience n do treatment as advised by your dermatologist

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